Biochemistry Laboratory Leader

1 week ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About Us
Our laboratory is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, and provides a wide range of core and specialist pathology services to the Canterbury region. We are committed to providing high-quality care to our patients and improving health outcomes through research and innovation. Our laboratory is accredited to ISO 15189 and prioritizes quality and continuous improvement.

The Role
We are seeking a skilled Chemical Pathologist to join our team. As a key member of our laboratory team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality chemical pathology test reporting, validation, and implementation of new tests. You will also mentor and train biochemistry scientific staff and contribute to clinical governance, as permitted by your scope of practice. If you have a strong interest in lipid disorders, we would welcome your application. Additionally, experience with specialist testing such as MS/MS testing, toxicology, or endocrine disorders is advantageous.

Your Responsibilities
As a Chemical Pathologist at our laboratory, you will be involved in various tasks including:

  • Delivering high-quality chemical pathology test reporting
  • Validation and implementation of new tests
  • Mentoring and training biochemistry scientific staff
  • Contributing to clinical governance, as permitted by your scope of practice
  • Opportunities to undertake lipid clinics

About You
To be successful in this role, you must be eligible for vocational registration with the New Zealand Medical Council and hold FRCPA or equivalent qualifications. An interest in informatics and a focus on quality are also desirable skills. We welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and new graduates.



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