Medical Laboratory Scientist (Diagnostic Genetics - Molecular Genetics), LabPlus Auckland

• New Zealand’s leading hospital laboratory
• Permanent full time position
• Dedicated friendly team

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

In this role, you will perform laboratory analyses and associated tasks ensuring delivery of high quality and timely services in line with clinical expectations with an overall emphasis on quality outcomes. Although this role is based in the Molecular Genetics section of our department, you may be required to work in any section of the Diagnostic Genetics laboratory.

For more information about this position please contact Pippa Grainger, Scientist Unit Manager, Diagnostic Genetics, LabPLUS on pgrainger@adhb.govt.nz or Rebecca Lopes, Section Leader of Molecular Genetics, Diagnostic Genetics, LabPlus on rlopes@adhb.govt.nz.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

LabPLUS is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. LabPLUS are part of the state-owned Auckland District Health Board. We offer a comprehensive pathology service for Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Hospital, National Women's Health, and the Greenlane Clinical Centre. LabPLUS is also a major referral laboratory for specialised laboratory tests for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Visit our website www.labplus.co.nz for more information.

The Diagnostic Genetics laboratory provides a comprehensive service using both cytogenetic and molecular genetics techniques enabling us to resolve clinical diagnoses with a genetic component. We analyse pre and post-natal samples, providing predictive testing, and confirmation of a clinical diagnosis in the management of a spectrum of both malignant and inherited disorders. Our portfolio of tests is constantly being upgraded with a view to reducing turnaround times and enhancing our tests to take into account new technologies and approaches in line with international clinical and research data.

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About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:-

• Qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist registered with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ and current APC.
• Experience in next generation sequencing and germline variant curation is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in a medical laboratory carrying out molecular diagnostic techniques is essential.
• A methodical and organised approach to work with a keen focus on accuracy and data quality.
• Good knowledge of the ISO15189 standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Flexibility to suit the service demands with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines.
• Working knowledge of computer based systems within the context of a Medical Laboratory.

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aaron Chamberlain at aaron.chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.