Medical Laboratory Scientist

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand NZ Blood Service (NZBS) Full time

Permanent Full time
- Epsom, Auckland
- A role with a difference

**About New Zealand Blood Service**

New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) has sole responsibility for collecting, processing and distributing blood in New Zealand. Through the generosity of our donors, we are able to help save lives through our blood, blood products and other services. At the end of the day, you know that you've contributed in some way to making a difference in someone's life.

Our shared values are at the heart of our organisation's culture and guide our behaviour each and every day. They inspire us, motivate us and drive us to provide the very best service to the New Zealand public.

**About the role**

This is a rare opportunity to work at the leading edge of New Zealand Red Cell Serology testing. The National Reference Laboratory is based in Epsom and has a strong team-based structure and performs a variety of pre-transfusion testing, involving in-depth analysis of the complex patient samples, resolution of complex antibody problems as well as the resolution of blood grouping anomalies, also undertaking reagent manufacture and the preparation of the National Immunohaematology Quality Assurance Programme.

You will be accountable to:

- Confirm antibodies referred by testing laboratories
- Investigate antibody problems and provision of cross-matched blood
- Provision of phenotyped blood
- Resolve ABO and Rh(D) typing problems
- Monitor levels (by titration) of antibodies found during routine antenatal screening
- Ensure that all activities are carried out in a manner that complies with national defined quality standards, accreditation licensing and legislative requirements

The role will require you to participate, when competent, in a 24/7 out of hours on call service equally divided amongst the Reference team.

**About you**

We are currently looking for a Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our experienced Auckland team where you will be responsible for solving complex and difficult red cell antigen/antibody problems with the use of red cell genotyping and a unique collection of rare typing sera and rare red cells.

If you have a strong sense of professional responsibility and are able to work both independently and co-operatively as part of a small professional team, then we would like to hear from you.

In addition, you will also have the following:

- Qualification in transfusion science or related discipline
- Knowledge of medical laboratory technology practice and principles
- Excellent written communication skills
- High level of arithmetic ability
- Sound computer literacy

We offer a friendly, positive working environment where there are real opportunities to grow and further develop your career. You will be working with a dedicated group of scientists who will support you as you develop your skills within this niche field.



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