Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory
Medical Laboratory Scientist, Blood Bank
Location: Middlemore Hospital
ID: CMH202616600
Employment: Permanent, Full-time (80 hours per fortnight)
A role for a Medical Laboratory Scientist in the Blood Bank Laboratory at Middlemore Hospital is now available. Reporting to the Charge Scientist, this role offers the opportunity for a qualified scientist to join the Middlemore Blood Bank team. The role is a full-time position involving the full range of rostered duties within the Blood Bank department.
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 Middlemore Hospital:
Middlemore Hospital is one of New Zealand’s busiest and most diverse teaching hospitals. With 950 beds, it provides a wide range of services including a large Emergency Department, Dialysis Unit, National Burns Unit, Neonatal Unit, ICU, general surgery, and medical wards. The Transfusion Service also supports two private hospitals, a dialysis unit, a hospice care facility, and a satellite laboratory at Manukau Health Park.
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 serve our communities.
We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, rainbow, and culturally diverse communities, as well as internationally qualified professionals who share our commitment to equitable health outcomes.
Blood Bank Laboratory:
The laboratory is equipped with modern instrumentation, including Grifols Erytra and Eflexis analysers. You will support the Charge Scientist in delivering transfusion services across Counties Manukau, Te Whatu Ora, and the surrounding community.
Key Requirements:
- Registered member of the Medical Laboratory Sciences Council of New Zealand with a current APC
- Previous Transfusion Medicine /Blood Banking experience is essential. This may include an extensive 16-week Blood Bank placement and/or recent Blood Bank experience post-qualification.
- Strong computer skills and experience in safety management
For further details, please refer to the position description here
Why Join Us:
If you enjoy challenges and have Blood Banking experience, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and critical healthcare service.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation for applying to this role. If you have any questions about accessibility or experience any technical issues with the online application process, please contact: Reshma Amin – Recruitment Consultant at Reshma.Amin@Tewhatuora.govt.nz or 021 574 042. We are happy to discuss how we can best support your application combine the advert
