Medical Laboratory Scientist

1 week ago


New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Permanent Full Time
- NZ Largest Blood Bank
- Exciting fast paced environment
- Grafton based

Be directly involved in contributing to someone's care every single day and know that what you do really does make a difference
About the role
The NZBS Blood Bank based at Auckland Hospital is New Zealand's largest Blood Bank testing between 200-250 samples per day. This is an exciting and fast paced environment, often responding immediately in emergency situations for patients in need. What makes this role different to other Scientist roles, is at the end of the day, you know that you have been directly involved in someone's care.
As a Medical Laboratory Scientist you will be responsible for performing a range of duties related to pre transfusion, antenatal and diagnostic testing and the issue of blood and blood products for clinical purposes. You will be joining a well-established team of Scientists and Technicians committed to quality service and high standards and patient wellbeing.
About you
To be successful in this role you must be registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ, or you will be seeking to complete your intern requirements before registration with NZMLSB. You will have a positive attitude, be committed to patient care and have the flexibility to fully participate in our 24-hour, 7-day roster. The ability to multi-task, work collaboratively and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment is essential in this role and key to your success as part of this high performing team.

**We are looking for someone who has/is**:

- Experience in transfusion science or a related discipline
- Experience working in a Blood Bank would be preferred, but not essential
- Flexibility to fully participate in our 24-hour, 7-day per week roster
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Self-motivated
- Ability to take responsibility

About New Zealand Blood Service
New Zealand Blood and Organ 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.
If you can tick all of those boxes and are looking for a fantastic opportunity to join the team NZ's largest and busiest Blood Bank, then we would like to hear from you now.



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