Medical Laboratory Scientist, Histology

2 weeks ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Medical Laboratory Scientist, Histology (Grafton) - LabPLUS at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland
  • Permanent full-time position

We are looking for a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Histology team at LabPlus, Auckland City Hospital.

At Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB 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 theGreenlaneClinical Centre. LabPLUS is also a major referral laboratory for specialised laboratory tests for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Visit our website for more information.

The Anatomical Pathology Department is a major referral laboratory comprising of several disciplines. These include Histology, Non-gynae Cytology and Electron Microscopy. We work with other external hospitals from around New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. This means we report on a broad range of specimens and to service this diversity we have an experienced team with specialist knowledge. We are fortunate to have a large number of Consultant Pathologists with considerable experience. We also have a very proficient Scientific and Technical team all working together to provide a quality service.

Our methods, training, expertise and knowledge conform to the highest standards expected by our peers and the community at large. We enjoy a close association with the University of Auckland Medical School and participate in external Quality Assurance Programmes

Te whiwhinga mahi| The Opportunity

This role is based primarily in the Histopathology Team. It covers all aspects of the routine Histology laboratory, from specimen receipt, frozen sections, cut up, embedding, microtomy, special stains, direct immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry and QC. There is also the potential to roster in the more specialised areas of dissection, muscle biopsies and Mohs as well as participating in the on call roster.

The Anatomical Pathology Department is a major referral laboratory comprising of several disciplines. These include Histology, Non-gynae Cytology and Electron Microscopy. We work with other external hospitals from around New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. This means we report on a broad range of specimens and to service this diversity we have an experienced team with specialist knowledge. We are fortunate to have a large number of Consultant Pathologists with considerable experience. We also have a very proficient Scientific and Technical team all working together to provide a quality service.

Our methods, training, expertise and knowledge conform to the highest standards expected by our peers and the community at large. We enjoy a close association with the University of Auckland Medical School and participate in external Quality Assurance Programmes.

For further queries about the role, please contactTanya Fulton - Section Leader Histology Dissection at

These positions support all aspects of routine Histology.It is extremely important for the successful candidates to have good people skills as we work together as a close team that encourages open conversation. Histology as a discipline has real potential for advancement and we are committed to training with an emphasis on quality. Previous experience in Histology is essential and prior experience in specialised techniques such as muscle biopsies, Mohs and dissection would be an advantage however is not essential as training will be given to the right person.

We welcome both recent BMLS graduates who have completed a clinical placement in Histology and fully registered Medical Laboratory Scientists to apply. Registration is to be with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand. For details, visit

Auckland District Health Board (Auckland DHB) is one of the leading healthcare providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population. We have state of the art facilities and provide our services from three hospitals – Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children's Health and Greenlane Clinical Centre.

Please click on the 'Apply' tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

For help with your application please email, Hamish Watson, Recruitment Consultant on quoting ref # ADHB21157

Closing date is Monday 1 July, 2024 at 11 59pm NZ time.

Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland

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