An opportunity has arisen for a motivated person to work on the national SHIVERS project. The project is undertaken by the enthusiastic and dedicated team in the Virology and Immunology Department of LabPLUS at Auckland City Hospital. This is a part-time (0.5 fte/20 hours per week) position, with a requirement to work on rostered shifts. This fixed term position runs until 31 August 2012.

We are currently looking for a registered Medical Laboratory Scientist/Scientific Officer who will be required to work outside normal hours with limited supervision.

To join our team you would need to have experience of Real Time PCR, be adaptable, have initiative, be aware of the relationship between the laboratory, clinician and patient, and have the appropriate Medical Laboratory Science qualifications, experience and professional registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Board.

Please apply online at www.careers.adhb.govt.nz and quote job reference no: 037161 to attach your CV and covering letter.

For queries, please contact Esther Bathula, Recruitment Consultant on (09) 639 0211 or email esther.bathula@adhb.govt.nz

Closing date: Tuesday, 29 May 2012

MedLab South has been the sole provider of laboratory services to the South Canterbury DHB and with the recent sale of the business to Healthscope we will continue to provide the same great service stakeholders have expected in the past. Your role will see you performing both routine and specialised tests with the requirement to work across multi disciplines with a high degree of skill and confidence.

To be considered for this role you will need:

-  NZ Medical Sciences Council Registration
-  a current Annual or Interim Practicing Certificate
-  ability to work unsupervised and at times sole charge
-  an acute ability to prioritise tasks

You will be required to work a minimum of 16 hours per fortnight, Monday and Tuesday evenings and able to work on call and some weekends. This is an opportunity for you to enjoy free time during the day whilst continuing to use your valuable technical skills and maintaining your CPD hours. Customer focus and commitment to providing excellent service to the greater community will be invaluable.

If you are passionate about your work, dedicated to quality and want to be part of a friendly, supportive team then we want to hear from you. Applications close 25 May 2012.  Only applicants eligible to work in NZ should apply.  For more information or to apply go to our careers website www.careers.healthscope.co.nz

Northland Pathology is an IANZ accredited community laboratory servicing Northland. Currently about 70 staff members are employed in the departments: Biochemistry/Immunology, Haematology, Microbiology, Histology and Specimen collection.  The main laboratory site is in Whangarei, and collection centers are in Whangarei, Kerikeri, Paihia and Kaikohe.

We have currently a position available for a;

Phlebotomist (40 hours/week) based in Whangarei.  This is a position for someone that has:

- experience in blood collection work?
- a commitment to producing quality results, on-time, consistently?
- a positive attitude, with a good track record?
- a current drivers licence

If you would like to know more contact: Chris Alves, HOD Specimen Processing, on 09 438 6977 or email: calves@norpath.co.nz   If this sounds like you and you want to join us, working as part of a great team, at Northland Pathology, then forward your application to:

Northland Pathology Laboratory
Attn. Wil Hermans, Laboratory Manager, (Ph.:09-470 3405)
Email: whermans@norpath.co.nz
PO Box 349
Whangarei

Pathlab Whakatane is a member of the Pathology Associates Limited Group, a provider of high quality, efficient and progressive medical laboratory diagnostic services throughout the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions.

As our Specimen Services Coordinator you will be responsible for the implementation of formal policy and procedure, and the management of our Specimen Services team, based at the Whakatane Hospital.

You will need laboratory qualifications plus considerable experience and a strong understanding of best practise within a medical laboratory environment. Excellent communication skills and proven leadership abilities will be essential to your success.

It would also be desirable if you had previously worked on-call within a multidisciplinary core laboratory.

If you are ready for a challenge and would like to work with a team oriented group of people in an organisation committed to health, to apply please email your CV with a covering letter to: careers@pathlab.co.nz

Applications Close: 22nd May 2012

The Pathology Associates Limited Group is an equal opportunities employer. All applications are strictly confidential and we welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Note: New Zealand employers will only make job offers following a face-to-face interview, Candidates should already be in New Zealand, or very close to arrival or be prepared to cover the costs of travel to New Zealand for an interview. If you do not meet these criteria we may not be able to progress your application. Candidates will also be required to provide written evidence of the status of their Work Permit or Permanent Residency applications.

Labtests provides community pathology services to the greater Auckland region.
Our laboratory is in the top 5% of the world's most automated and technically advanced to deliver an outstanding service for patients and health professionals. We are committed to the future of pathology in New Zealand through excellence in technical, clinical and service innovations.
Labtests has a full time Medical Laboratory Scientist vacancy in the Biochemistry Department.  To succeed in this role you will need:

- NZ Medical Sciences Counicl Registration
- A current Annual Practicing Certificate
- A minimum of 7 years as a Scientist
- The ability to work in a methodical manner adhering to strict quality procedure guidelines.

Flexibility with your working hours will be invaluable to the team, as will be a customer focus and commitment to provide an excellent service to the greater community. If you are passionate about your work, dedicated to quality and want to be part of a friendly supportive team committed to providing quality pathology services to the greater Auckland region, contact the Labtests Recruitment team today! register online at www.careers.labtests.co.nz or email hr@labtests.co.nz

Gribbles Veterinary Pathology provides laboratory services throughout New Zealand, Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. We take pride in our technical expertise, and ability to provide outstanding customer service.

Our Hamilton laboratory requires an experienced laboratory scientist to head the Serology team. This laboratory holds IANZ accreditation and GLP registration, and provides diagnostic services to veterinarians and researchers.

The successful applicant will have:
- a recognised tertiary science qualification
- BMLSc and Diploma in Management are desirable
- a minimum of 5 years relevant laboratory experience
- knowledge of quality standards ISO 17025
- experience with setting up new immunological tests and performing manual ELISAs
- ability to lead and mentor staff
- excellent communication skills and able to work effectively with the laboratory team and customers.

Hours of work are 8 hours per day, within core hours of 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday. If you feel that a busy and friendly veterinary diagnostic laboratory is your type of workplace, please go to our careers site to apply www.careers.healthscope.co.nz  Applications close 18 May 2012.  Only applicants eligible to work in NZ should apply.

Full Time Fixed Term, 80 hours per fortnight - Parental Leave Cover

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic, motivated person to work based primarily covering our haematology, transfusion medicine, and biochemistry areas of the laboratory. Duties include general technical laboratory work and after sufficient experience would include participation in shift duties. This position would suit a person who can cope under pressure and manage their time well. The successful applicant would be customer focused, with good interpersonal skills, and able to deliver a high quality service.

Applications close: Friday 18 May 2012

Gribbles Veterinary Pathology provides laboratory services throughout New Zealand, Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. We take pride in our technical expertise, and ability to provide outstanding customer service.

Our Hamilton laboratory requires an experienced senior technician to join our professional, friendly team. This laboratory holds IANZ accreditation and GLP registration, and provides diagnostic services to veterinarians and researchers.

The successful applicant will have:

- a relevant tertiary science qualification - QMLT or equivalent is desirable
- a minimum of 3 years relevant laboratory experience
- knowledge of quality standards and/or OECD principles of GLP
- understanding of methodology and science principles of histotechnology
- ability to work quickly yet carefully and methodically
- a strong teamwork ethic
- a strong focus on customer service and quality.

Hours of work are 6 hours per day, within core hours of 7am to 3pm Monday to Friday. If you feel that a busy and friendly veterinary diagnostic laboratory is your type of workplace, please go to our careers site to apply http://careers.healthscope.co.nz Applications close 18 May 2012. Only applicants eligible to work in NZ should apply.