• Permanent, full time based at Canterbury Health Laboratories.
• Working evening shift from 16:00 to 00:00, Mon - Fri.
• Join our experienced team and be a part of the largest medical laboratory in the South Island!
• Registration with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council and a current Annual Practising Certificate is essential

Mō te tūnga | About the roleHealth is a 24/7 business and Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is no exception! We - re on the lookout for a NZ Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our biochemistry team.
We are seeking applications from a passionate and proactive Medical Laboratory Scientist to join us in this permanent full-time opportunity. Our Core Biochemistry section provides an essential 24-hour service to not only the hospital but the wider community. Our primary focus is to provide the best service possible for the care of the patient.
This role requires you to work from 16:00 to 00:30, Mon - Fri.
In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing high-quality diagnostic testing
• The effective and efficient use of laboratory information systems to register patients, input data, and access results
• Ensuring the full repertoire of testing can be offered by following appropriate calibration, QC and maintenance procedures
• Carrying out troubleshooting of assays and automated platforms when required
• The development of your own professional development

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
Your skills will include:

• Self-motivation and discipline to work independently and a demonstrated ability to work to a high standard unsupervised
• The ability to prioritise and multitask as the situation demands
• The ability to work under pressure is essential
• Experience in biochemistry is advantageous
• You will be registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council, with a current Annual Practising Certificate (or eligibility to obtain)

Mō mātou | About Us
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.
The culture at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Value - - - - - - - s):

• Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
• Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
• Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ]
When you work at the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here. Contact Kerri Mc Carthy on kerrimccarthy@tewhatuora.govt.nz for additional information.
We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury, there could be a place for you!
Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury