Bioinformatician / Molecular Diagnostics Scientist Molecular Infectious Diseases, LabPlus Auckland
Job Description
This position works alongside a team of Medical Laboratory Scientists, with support from the Section leader, Scientist Unit Manager, Microbiologist and Virologist.
Key responsibilities
Bioinformatics
• Develop, optimise, validate and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for genomic and molecular diagnostic applications.
• Analyse, interpret, and report next-generation sequencing (NGS) and other molecular diagnostic data.
• Support Molecular Infectious Diseases testing services through data analysis and laboratory-based activities.
• Interpret and communicate complex genomic findings to laboratory and clinical stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging bioinformatics tools, databases, and technologies relevant to infectious disease diagnostics.
• Ensure bioinformatics pipelines, associated workflows and documentation meet quality assurance, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
Diagnostic Testing and Assay Verification
• Participate in hands on routine and specialised molecular diagnostic testing as required.
• Assist in the verification, validation, and implementation of new molecular and genomic diagnostic assays.
• Contribute to method development, performance evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Prepare verification and validation reports and documentation to support accreditation requirements.
• Support troubleshooting and optimisation of laboratory workflows and testing methodologies.
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality management documentation.
About you
You must have a registration as a Medical Laboratory scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand or deemed registrable by the MSC at the time of appointment, as a required scope. For details, visit www.mscouncil.org.nz/
You will have:
• Essential Qualifications and Experience
• Master's degree or PhD in Bioinformatics, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in the analysis of NGS data.
• Proficiency in Linux environments and scripting languages such as Python, R, Bash, or similar.
• Experience developing and maintaining bioinformatics workflows and data analysis pipelines.
• Strong understanding of molecular biology and infectious disease genomics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable Experience
• Experience within a clinical diagnostic or accredited laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with molecular diagnostic techniques
• Experience with assay validation, verification, and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of laboratory accreditation standards such as ISO 15189.
• Understanding of pathogen genomics, antimicrobial resistance, and genomic epidemiology.
How To Apply
To apply please click on the `Apply tab below, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role and attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.
Listed Date
Closing Date
19 Sep 26
21 Aug 26
Location
Auckland