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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular Biology

Hamilton

PART TIME

November 13, 2024

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular Biology
Job Number: WAI28511
  • Molecular Biology Department, Waikato Hospital
  • Part time position (32 hours per week)
  • $71,070 - $116,390 (pro rata) depending on experience

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role
We have a part time (32 hours per week) role available within the Molecular Biology Department at Waikato Hospital. This is a busy and diverse diagnostic lab that provides testing both locally and to the Te Manawa Taki region.

Key responsibilities of the role:
  • Process and test samples received in the laboratory
  • Communicate results to Laboratory staff and Clinicians
  • Maintain inventory and equipment
  • Participate in the shift roster including weekend work

About the Service
The Molecular Biology Laboratory at Waikato Hospital is a new and modern lab that was opened in July of 2024. We offer a range of testing across a number of platforms, including random access automated testing, right through to more conventional real time PCR assays. Our scientists and technicians work across all the areas and would be fully trained in the majority of assays.

About you
Skills and experience you will need to be considered for the role:
  • Ability to work well within team environment, but also independently
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management
  • Bring a high standard of quality and attention to detail throughout work processes
  • Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
  • Previous experience in Molecular Biology will be advantageous

Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
  • We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
  • We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Click here to view the position description.

How to Apply
To apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 28 November 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@Te Whatu Ora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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