Technical Specialist - Molecular

• Technical Specialist Molecular
• Permanent, part time role (0.8FTE) Monday to Friday
• Leadership opportunity based at North Shore Hospital

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

We’re looking for a Molecular Lead to work in our Microbiology Department.

This role is responsible for providing appropriate and timely molecular testing, working in conjunction with the Microbiology Service Lead and laboratory pathologist. You will manage the development, verification, validation and implementation of molecular platforms and tests at Waitematā District. Additionally, you will provide training and oversight of our laboratory scientists and technicians, ensuring standards and competencies are met.

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About Us

Health New Zealand Waitematā provides health services to approximately 650,000 residents of the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas. It has the largest population of any district health area.

For more information on living and working in Waitematā District, click here.

About you

To be considered for this role, you’ll have the following:

• A current annual practising certificate as a laboratory scientist
• NZ registered Medical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology and/or Molecular Qualification
• Ability to assist with staff training and supervise work carried out by Laboratory Technicians/Assistants or graduate trainees
• A minimum of five years Molecular work in a hospital setting
• Experience in an acute 24/7 hospital laboratory
• Experience in the development and introduction of Molecular tests
• Exposure to the Implementation of Molecular platforms
• Ability to write laboratory process documentation

You will need to be motivated and focused with well-developed computer skills and an interest in researching and introducing new technology.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application.

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 submit your application through our online careers’ portal https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/ (enter reference number WDHB21474). If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Kneller – Recruitment Consultant via sarah.kneller@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

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

Job reference: WDHB21474