Medical Laboratory Scientist

**Tokoroa Laboratory**:

- **36 hours a week on rostered shifts**:

- **Full-time, permanent position**

**About the Role**

Are you an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a multi-discipline laboratory?

Join our friendly and supportive team, working across all areas of the laboratory to provide diagnostic services to the Tokoroa hospital and community. The successfully applicant will be responsible for performing a range of diagnostic tests, ensuring quality results, and contributing to patient care in a collaborative setting.

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**About the Team/Service/ Location**

Our laboratory is an integral part of the wider laboratory services at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato, servicing inpatients, outpatients and community patients. Tokoroa laboratory has a team of 14 staff. The laboratory has up to date technology, and mostly performs testing of Haematology and Biochemistry samples for hospital and community patients. A smaller amount of Microbiology is performed on site. The laboratory also issues blood products, and oversees a range of Point of Care testing for the clinical areas of the hospital.

**About Tokoroa**

Tokoroa is ideally located as a gateway to the Central North Island’s natural beauty, offering a unique blend of outdoor recreation and rich Māori heritage. The town is surrounded by lush bush walks, serene lakes, and scenic reserves, perfect for hiking, fishing, and boating. Visitors and locals can explore historic sites like Pokaiwhenua and Hatupatu rock, where ancient Māori legends come to life. Tokoroa is nestled among dairy farmlands and plantation forests, boasting a vibrant community of over 25 nationalities. Whether you prefer water sports or peaceful walks around Lake Moananui and Matarawa Stream, Tokoroa offers a perfect balance of relaxation and adventure, making it an ideal location for both professional growth and personal enjoyment.

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**About you**

Skills and experience you will need to be considered for the role:

- Registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Sciences Council.
- Experience working in a multidiscipline medical laboratory will be advantageous
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the team

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**How to Apply