Medical Laboratory Technician - Component Processing Laboratory, Wellington

• 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) is dedicated to saving lives. Every year, tens of thousands of generous people donate their time, blood and plasma to us for free. In addition to our blood transfusion service, we also provide national services in organ transplantation, cellular therapies and tissue banking. We exist to ensure the efficient delivery of safe blood and tissue products on a time critical basis throughout New Zealand and through the generosity of our donors; we are able to help save lives.

Our shared values are at the heart of our organisation's culture and these values inspire, motivate, and drive us to provide the very best service to the New Zealand public.

Watch this video to see what our people say about the NZBS values they admire the most. 

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
• 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 laboratory 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 $65,842 and $86,719 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.

If you are looking for a great opportunity to expand your experience and knowledge within this niche field, apply now!  Come and make a difference with NZBS!