Medical Laboratory Scientist | Toxicology

• Christchurch – Canterbury Health Laboratories - Toxicology section
• Full time permanent position working 40 hours per week

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

About the Role

Canterbury Health Laboratories is the largest medical laboratory in the South Island and is a secondary/tertiary referral centre. Our laboratory is open 24 hours a day, providing timely results to our clinicians to ensure our patients are getting the right treatment, at the right time.

To be successful in joining our Toxicology team, you will be a highly motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team as well as independently. In addition, you will be organised and efficient with effective time management and communication skills.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing technical and scientific support 
• Providing high-quality service to clients
• Carrying out techniques according to laboratory protocol
• Utilise the laboratory information system to register patients, input data, and access results

About you

Skills and Experience

Your skills will include:

• Scientific experience within a medical diagnostic laboratory
• Adaptability and flexibility to work across different areas of the laboratory
• Relevant NZ registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service 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 be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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