Medical Laboratory Scientist, Fixed Term

3 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Modern state-of-the-art-Laboratory
- Fixed term, full time - Epsom based

About New Zealand Blood and Organ Service
New Zealand Blood and Organ Service (NZBS) is dedicated to saving lives. Every year, tens of thousands of generous people donate their time, blood and plasma to us for free. In addition to our vein to vein service in transfusion we also provide national services in organ transplantation, cellular therapies and tissue banking. We exist to ensure the efficient delivery of safe blood and tissue products on a time critical basis throughout New Zealand and through the generosity of our donors, we are able to help save lives.
Our shared values are at the heart of our organisation's culture and guide our behaviour each and every day. These values inspire, motivate us and drive us to provide the very best service to the New Zealand public.
Watch this video to see what our people say about the NZBS values they admire the most.
Increasing demand for our products and services has led to our organisation expanding both in size, areas of service, as well as bringing new and innovative products across the nation.
We are offering an exciting opportunity.
About the role
Using state-of-the-art technology, the Donation Accreditation team ensures that blood and blood products are safe for clinical use by conducting essential testing.
We are seeking dynamic individuals who are enthusiastic to join a small, friendly, and committed team of professionals as part of an organisation that values its people and is committed to the delivery of safe products and services.
Your base salary will be between $69,000 to $ 104,466 depending on skills, experience and registration.
About you
To be successful in working in this laboratory, you will thrive in a regulatory environment and exhibit a proactive, team-oriented mindset with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. You will also have a positive attitude and have the flexibility to fully participate in our roster that includes evening, weekend, and on-call work.
Key Qualifications and Attributes
- Registration or eligibility for registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
- A strong background in working within a regulatory framework.
- A collaborative spirit capable of enhancing a small, quality-driven team.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration and patient care.

Desirable Experience
- Prior hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, especially in areas of immunohaematology, quality control, and infectious disease testing, will be highly regarded.
- Experience in blood banking, immunology, serology, blood grouping, and nucleic acid testing analysers will be advantageous.

This position is a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking a challenging and rewarding role within a supportive team environment. We are eager to welcome a new member who shares our passion for delivering high-quality laboratory services.



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