The New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science (INC)

Pacific Edge Limited, a global leader in cancer molecular diagnostics, are looking to appoint a Junior Medical Laboratory Scientist in the area of molecular genetics. The position is based at its diagnostic laboratories in Dunedin, that are run by the subsidiary company, Pacific Edge Diagnostics New Zealand Limited.

The Company:

This innovative world leader makes a positive difference to people’s lives through its diagnostic tests, the Cxbladder family, to better detect and manage urothelial cancer. Pacific Edge is based in modern premises located on the Otago University campus.

The Person:

Ideally, you will be a fully registered scientist with the MSC, have a current Annual Practicing Certificate and understand basic techniques, methods and protocols utilised within a molecular genetic laboratory. We would also consider a Graduate Scientist or someone who holds relevant tertiary qualification/s in a biomedical science that is sufficient to be able to obtain registration with the Medical Laboratory sciences council as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. You will be motivated by and passionate about hands-on work, this is not a research based role.

The Role:

Receipting and accessioning of patient samples; performing RNA extractions; performing gene expression for specific biomarkers by RT-qPCR, using liquid handling robotics, clinical report preparation and results dissemination. Routine laboratory cleaning and equipment maintenance are also key to the role.

You must be able to demonstrate a high level of professional laboratory skills, the work involved is largely manually based however there is a small element of automated testing so you will need to demonstrate good accuracy, time-management and attention to detail in a laboratory environment.

There will be a period of training and familiarisation with Pacific Edge and the Cxbladder family of products. You will be required to demonstrate proficiency before being signed off to process clinical samples and have the support of an enthusiastic, engaged team in a collegial environment.

Role requirements:

• A minimum of 4 years tertiary studies and relevant tertiary qualification/s in a biomedical science
• A current medical laboratory science board practicing certificate or the qualifications and experience to become registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist within 12 months
• A high level of technical and manual laboratory skills
• Strong level of computer literacy
• The ability to manage your own workload whilst working within a team as well as autonomously
• An organised and systematic approach to tasks and service delivery
• Support and promote the company`s commercial aims, objectives and mission

This position is directed to New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and those with a current work permit for New Zealand. Applications from recent graduates will be considered if applicants can demonstrate practical experience which may have been gained, for example, during an internship in a laboratory environment and the relevant qualifications as stated above.

To apply please send your resume and covering letter to Recruitment@pelnz.com.

New Zealand’s leading hospital laboratory
Permanent Part Time role for Night Shift

We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist with a current APC and experience in Microbiology for a part time night shift role role based in Auckland City Hospital.

This is a permanent part-time role for 28 hours per week, on a rolling (4 days on, 4 days off) Midnight – 0800 shift working predominantly in the Primary Processing area and also processing positive blood culture samples.

For further queries about the role, please contact Mary Bilkey, Technical Head on mbilkey@adhb.govt.nz

What we can offer you
Auckland District Health Board (Auckland DHB) is the largest teaching hospital in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population. We have state of the art facilities and aspire to provide the highest standards of patient care and staff engagement. Click here to find out what we can offer you as an employer.

About us
LabPLUS is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. LabPLUS are part of the state-owned Auckland District Health Board. We offer a comprehensive pathology service for Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Hospital, National Women's Health, and the Greenlane Clinical Centre. LabPLUS is also a major referral laboratory for specialised laboratory tests for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Visit our website www.labplus.co.nz for more information.
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About the department
Our Clinical Microbiology Laboratory provides a wide range of services including sexual health screening, enteric pathogens, to multiple resistant organisms. We are also the national reference centre for Mycology, Anaerobes, and molecular typing of Mycobacteria.

Our Microbiologists provide advice about interpretation of microbiology results, treatment of infections and infection control issues. We also work in close liaison with the infectious disease clinicians and the Infection Control service at ADHB.

The General Microbiology section of LabPLUS uses molecular and culture techniques to identify a range of organisms, including, enteric pathogens, multi-resistant organisms, anaerobes and fastidious bacteria. The section comprises of a highly motivated and passionate team of 30 staff covering 24/7 shifts.

About you
As the ideal candidate you will be currently registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand ( www.mscouncil.org.nz ) and will have at least 2 years’ experience in diagnostic general Microbiology.

Click ‘Apply’ and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter. For help with your application please email, Sonu Anand, Recruitment Consultant on Sonua@adhb.govt.nz quoting ref # ADHB7996A

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·        Full-time Permanent Medical Laboratory Scientist based at Grey Base Hospital

·        Hold a current registration or are eligible for registration with the New Zealand Medical Science Council (NZMSC) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist

·        High levels of confidentiality and attention to detail are key to be successful in this role.

Ehara taku I toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini
My strength, is not the strength of one, it is the strength of many

What you'll do with your time:

·        Performing analyses and other associated laboratory tasks with a focus on Microbiology

·        Other generalist tasks around the laboratory

WCDHB Laboratory is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist with an interest and experience in Microbiology to join their team in Greymouth on a full time basis. We are a small but busy core laboratory where your generalist skills will be valued. We're a close knit friendly team of Scientists and Technicians with a strong quality focus. We're looking for you to bring a "can do" attitude to ensure efficient and smooth running laboratory services

The laboratory operates between the hours of 0700 and 1800 Monday to Friday and outside of these hours you will participate in an on-call roster including weekends.

We are looking for someone with the following traits:

·        Ability to work independently but a part of a team as well

·        High attention to detail

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What we are about

We are unique and like no other in New Zealand with a close-knit community where your work will make a real difference.

We will help you grow as a leader in rural health with a continued focus on your career development.

We continue to break new ground and shape our health system to wrap care around patients in their communities.

Why us

This isn't a job for just anyone, joining us means sharing our goals and values and being dedicated to this community and our team as we seek to become a centre of excellence in rural health care. We offer competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements and a relocation scheme to candidates who will join us in this.

What's next

If this role does not match your skills please visit our careers website for more opportunities within our organisation.

Apply online, or contact us on careers@westcoastdhb.health.nz

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!