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Scientific Officer Genetics

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Christchurch, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury Full time

**Mō te tūnga | About the role**

This is a permanent, full-time position in a busy laboratory providing diagnostic testing nationally and internationally. The vacancy is for 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. The exact focus and responsibilities of the incoming staff member will depend on the qualifications and experience they bring to the team.

This role is available due to the retirement of a highly experienced scientific officer and is occurring at a time when our diagnostic genetic service is rapidly evolving. We are therefore seeking someone who embraces change and is not afraid of setting big goals and committing fully to them. The role would suit a motivated scientist who has a relevant postgraduate qualification and at least 3 years - experience working in a diagnostic genetics laboratory. Experience in variant curation, test development, project management and training/mentoring others would be an advantage. An understanding of bioinformatics would also be beneficial but is not essential.

**Ko wai koe | About You**

You will be a highly motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team as well as independently. In addition, you will be organised and efficient with effective time management skills.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**

This role requires the following:

- Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council.
- Theoretical and technical knowledge of diagnostic genomics and laboratory medicine.
- Familiarity with molecular techniques and the ability to trouble-shoot issues.

**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 hua

**Ngā** **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

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