Medical Laboratory Technician, Diagnostic Genetics

New Zealand’s leading hospital laboratory
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Multiple positions

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

LabPLUS is an IANZ accredited and is a major referral medical laboratory in New Zealand for specialised laboratory tests providing tertiary and quaternary laboratory services to the greater Auckland and Northland region. Test referrals originate from hospitals, community laboratories and research units throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. We are the leading laboratory provider for Diagnostic Genetics services in New Zealand.

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

We are looking for experienced and motivated Medical Laboratory Technicians to join our Diagnostic Genetics team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with NZ’s largest and highly specialised hospital based laboratory service.

We are recruiting for technical roles across the Diagnostic Genetics service. In these roles, you will perform laboratory techniques ranging from DNA and RNA extraction, cell culture, slide preparation, microarray processing and a range of molecular techniques including DNA sequencing and fragment analysis for inherited and acquired disease. There will also be involvement in the DNA sendaway service for sending patient samples to external laboratories for testing. Critically, you will ensure delivery of high quality and timely services in line with clinical expectations.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

**Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills**

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:

- Qualified Medical Laboratory Technician registered with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ and hold a current APC.
- Previous work experience in a diagnostic medical laboratory preferably with practical experience in molecular genetic techniques and nucleic acid extraction.
- A methodical and organised approach to work with a keen focus on accuracy and data quality.
- Awareness and understanding of the ISO15189 standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to work well within a team.
- Flexibility to suit the service demands with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines.
- Have a passion for excellent service delivery with high quality outputs.
- Working knowledge of computer based systems within the context of a medical laboratory.

**He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here**

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

Advertising closes: Friday, 10 March at 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).

Click here to view details about our recruitment process

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Note the salary range for this position is between $55,100 to $65,390.