Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Medical Laboratory Scientist

• Christchurch– Canterbury Health Laboratories - Specialist Service
• Permanentpart-time working 32 hours per week Monday to Friday – start and finishtimes to be arranged with the successful applicant.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Canterbury Health Laboratories is the largest medicallaboratory in the South Island which is also a major secondary / tertiaryreferral centre. We have a modern and well-equipped lab including a goodrange of specialist equipment. Our laboratory is open 24 hours a day, providingtimely results to our clinicians to ensure our patients are getting the righttreatment, at the right time.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced anddedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Specialist Chemistry sectionwithin our Specialist Service team at Canterbury Health Laboratories.

In this role, you’ll provide a high-quality laboratoryscience service — encompassing the collection, preparation, investigation, andanalysis of human biological samples — to support the diagnosis, management,and treatment of patients. You’ll work within your scope of practice as definedby the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand, ensuring that every test andprocess contributes to excellent patient outcomes and the ongoing pursuit ofequitable health across our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Practice and Development

Laboratory Operations

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

About You

You are a skilled and conscientious Medical LaboratoryScientist with a strong commitment to accuracy, collaboration, andpatient-focused care. You thrive in a team setting and take pride in deliveringprecise, timely laboratory results that support clinical excellence.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must besubmitted through our online career’s portal. If you have any questionsabout the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy

We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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