Medical Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago

New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Permanent, full time
- Wellington
- Exciting, fast paced manufacturing laboratory
- Expand your knowledge and learn new skills

Work in a role where you know what you do contributes to a positive outcome to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders
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. Through the generosity of our donors, we are able to help save lives through our blood, blood products and other services. At the end of the day, you know that you've contributed in some way to making a difference in someone's life.
Our shared values are at the heart of our organisation's culture and guide our behaviour each and every day. They inspire us, motivate us and drive us to provide the very best service to the New Zealand public.
About the role
The Component Processing Laboratory based in Newtown, Wellington are responsible for a range of duties including processing of blood and blood products, quality and process control procedures, as well as Cellular Therapy processing.

**The role includes**:

- Manufacture of pooled platelets from buffy coats
- Manufacture of resuspended red cells, buffy coats and plasma from whole blood
- Performing quality control and sterility testing on manufactured blood components

There is also the potential for this role to have responsibility in our Cellular Therapy laboratory and/or Tissue Bank.
The role would require you to participate when competent in all rostered shifts of the department including both day and evening shifts, weekend work and participation in the lab's on call roster.

**What we can offer you**:

- A positive working environment where you will be working with a highly motivated and dedicated group of Scientists and Technicians committed to a quality service, high standards and patient wellbeing
- Opportunity to learn and develop new skills while helping to save lives
- Training and networking opportunities, such as courses and both national and international conferences
- Opportunities to be a part of change processes and projects.

Your base salary will be between $51,805 and $61,273 depending on skills, experience, and registration.
About you

**To be successful in this role, you will**:

- Be registered, or be eligible for registration, with the Medical Sciences Council as a Medical Laboratory Technician
- Be able to demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Have the ability to achieve the targets and objectives of the service
- Have a positive attitude
- Have the ability to work as part of a close-knit team
- Be flexible to fully participate in our roster that also includes evening and weekend work. 

Experience in a Component Processing Laboratory or other medical laboratory is advantageous but not essential.
So, if you are registered as a Medical Laboratory Technician or working towards your full registration with the NZ Medical Sciences Council and are looking for a rewarding role, then this role could be for you.

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