Medical Laboratory Scientist

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Mō te tūnga | About the role
Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is a busy
diagnostic facility providing services to inpatients and outpatients at Te
Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury Hospitals within the province of Canterbury.
You will be working for the largest medical laboratory in the South
Island which is also a major secondary/tertiary referral centre with a varied
and challenging caseload. CHL has an immediate catchment of circa 600,000
with wider provision to circa 1.2 million. CHL also provides a national service
for selected tests.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) permanent
position, based in the Protein Chemistry Section at CHL, situated in central
Christchurch. The role is primarily based in the Protein Chemistry Section but
will also rotate within other areas of the Specialist Cluster, as training and
competencies are established.
The Specialist Cluster of CHL has a
long-established expertise in development, analysis and clinical interpretation
of routine and specialised assays. The Protein
Chemistry Section test repertoire includes assays for detection and monitoring
of multiple myeloma, plasma protein analysis, various electrophoretic
techniques and electrospray ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry.
We are looking for applicants
with a qualification in biochemistry or immunology but will consider applicants
from other specialties. Previous
proteins experience including electrophoresis would be an advantage, however
full training will be provided. You must be registered (or eligible for
registration) with the New Zealand Medical Laboratory Sciences Council and hold
a current Annual Practising Certificate.

The successful applicant will
be a highly motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills and
attention to detail. In addition, you
will possess effective time management skills and be able to work independently.
If you have a passion for proteins
and great work ethic, we want to hear from you.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

**This role requires the following**:

- A registered Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) preferably with a

current practicing certificate or qualifications that would allow/lead to
registration as an MLS
- Practical experience in electrophoresis techniques and immunoassay
- Familiarity with laboratory processes, quality management

**(compliance with ISO**: 15189) and experience in a similar role
- Methodical and practical skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy skills
- Interpersonal and organisational skills
- Data entry experience
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook and Excel)Mō mātou | About Us
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all

we do
- We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi
and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront
of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and
protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast
community.
The culture at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ]
Waitaha Canterbury, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Value
- s):

- Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
- Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te

pono.
- Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā huaNgā hua |
Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ]
When you work at the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you
are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer
great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always
improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from
select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you
are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique
self
We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles
at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury, there could be a place for
you
Please visit our careers website for other roles
and find your ideal fit within the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha
Canterbury
The Future of the Health Industry
It will be a condition of employment for this role
that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this
requirement includes gaining Booster Dose. As a person working in the
health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of
people, some of whom may be vulnerable. Without a vaccine, there is the
risk that you may contract Covid-19 or pass Covid-19 to other staff. This can
place an increased burden on our healthcare system. The requirement to be
vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against
the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the
course of your employment.
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai



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