Medical Laboratory Scientist - Hamilton Blood Bank

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Hamilton Blood BankFast paced, interesting and varied workPermanent, full timeHamilton basedAbout the roleMedical Laboratory Scientists within the Blood Bank are responsible for performing a range of duties related to pre transfusion, antenatal and diagnostic testing and the issue of blood and blood products for clinical purposes.As well as having the exciting and dynamic environment usually evident in a Blood bank, additionally we also run a tissue bank and support community patients by dispensing blood products, providing variation in day-to-day tasks.This role is a full-time position with 80 hours per fortnight, fully participating in our 24 / 7 roster including on-call duties as rostered.Your base salary will be between $71,070 and $107,600 depending on skills, experience and registration.About youTo be successful in this role you must be registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ, or you will be seeking to complete your intern requirements before registration with MSCNZ.

Ideally you will have experience working within a Blood Bank, Transfusion Science or related discipline, however this is not essential as fully training provided.We are looking for someone with : Flexibility to fully participate in the Blood Bank's rostered shiftsEffective interpersonal and communication skillsPositive can-do attitude to contribute to positive workplace cultureSelf-motivated to complete tasks and work as an effective member of the team.Why Hamilton?

Centrally located (near middle earth), Hamilton has a huge amount to offer.

As New Zealand's fastest growing city, Hamilton has great access to beaches, mountains, geothermal areas, glow-worm caves, hikes, biking and of course the 'mighty' Waikato river and award winning gardens.

There really is something for everyone.About New Zealand Blood and Organ ServiceNew 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 vein to vein service in transfusion 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 guide our behaviour each and every day.

These values inspire, motivate us and drive us to provide the very best service to the New Zealand public.If this role sounds like the exciting opportunity you are looking forward to, submit your application today.

Join us in making a difference that matters.

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