Medical Laboratory Scientist-Antenatal Screening Programme

New Zealand's leading hospital laboratory. Permanent full‑time position – National Screening Programme – Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role We are looking for a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Antenatal Screening team in the Chemical Pathology Department at LabPLUS, Auckland City Hospital. This section provides laboratory services for a national programme for maternal serum screening for Down Syndrome and other conditions. The role involves data entry, analytical testing and frequent communication with lead maternity carers and radiology providers. Though this role is based primarily in the Antenatal Screening section there may also be a requirement to work in other sections of the department. For further details, please refer to the position description here. About the Team/Service/Location LabPLUS is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of NewZealand’s premier laboratories. LabPLUS is part of the state‑owned TeTokaTumai Auckland. It is also a major referral laboratory for specialised laboratory tests for NewZealand and the Pacific Islands. Visit our website www.labplus.co.nz for more information. For more information on living and working in Auckland. About you You will be a Medical Laboratory Scientist registered with the Medical Sciences Council of NewZealand and hold an Annual Practising Certificate. You will have strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and a can‑do attitude to work in a fast‑paced and busy environment. This area of Pathology has strict requirements for turn‑around times so you will need to have excellent organisational, computer and communication skills. It is also important for you to have good people skills as we work together as a close team that encourages open conversation. For more information about this role please contact Colleen Harvey, Scientist Unit Manager on phone 021510972 or email [email protected]. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of NewZealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aaron Chamberlain at [email protected]. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr