Medical Laboratory Scientist

2 months ago


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

**Values based and purpose driven organisation**:

- **Permanent Full time**:

- **Epsom, Auckland**:

- **A role with a difference**

**About New Zealand Blood and Organ Service**

New Zealand Blood and Organ Service (NZBS) has sole responsibility for collecting, processing and distributing blood in New Zealand. Our specialist services also extend to cellular therapies and tissue banking, such as the provision of stem cell products, along with cardiovascular, skin and bone allografts. Through this work at the end of every day, you know that you've contributed to making a difference in someone's life.

Our shared values are at the heart of our organisation's culture, shaping our daily actions and motivating us to deliver the highest quality service to the New Zealand public. Watch this video to see what our people say about the NZBS values they admire the most.

**About the Role**

Here's your chance to embark on a unique journey as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, joining our dedicated and expanding Cell and Tissue Laboratory (CTL) team at our Auckland location.

You will play a pivotal role in receiving, processing, cryopreserving, storing, and dispensing critical hematopoietic stem cells (marrow and apheresis) to support the treatment of oncology patients. You will perform various specialised blood component processing services, unique to NZBS.As part of the team, you will contribute to the management of the national tissue bank, overseeing bone, skin, and heart valve processing, storage and issuing. This highly specialised area of work can be sensitive as it may involve the surgical retrieval of tissues from deceased donors for transplantation.

NZBS is preparing the team for growth, building a new facility including cleanrooms, cryostorage and support areas. As part of the team, you will be involved in a variety of activities required to transition and work in this state-of-the-art GMP environment.

Your base salary will be between $69,000 and $104,466 (increasing to $71,070 and $107,600 from 2 Dec 2024) depending on skills, experience and registration.

**About you**

You are a registered Medical Laboratory Scientist recognised by the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and possess prior experience in a laboratory, preferably in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. You bring a positive, can-do attitude to work that is technically challenging, yet rewarding. As part of our dynamic team you participate in the team's on-call roster as needed. Prior experience in stem cell, tissue, aseptic processing in cleanrooms and/or in a pathology laboratory is a valuable asset.

**What We Offer**
- An opportunity to be a part of an expanding clinical cellular therapy and tissue transplantation service
- Being part of a motivated and collaborative team delivering an essential service.
- Professional growth and development through real work experiences that help saves lives.

**Join us in making a difference that matters.



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