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Medical Laboratory Scientist, Biochemistry - job post

North Island - Auckland South & East Auckland
3.7 out of 5 stars
Auckland City, Auckland
Full-time, Fixed term contract
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Job type

  • Fixed term contract
  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Weekend availability

Location

Auckland City, Auckland

Full job description

  • Biochemistry Lab Scientist, Middlemore Hospital, Paternity Leave Cover -Temporary Fulltime
  • Do you love the challenge of working in a busy laboratory? Are you enthusiastic about leadership and development? If so, then we would like to hear from you.

We are seeking a New Zealand Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist who has had experience in biochemistry and would like to join a dynamic and progressive Biochemistry laboratory team.

Middlemore Hospital is a 950 bed Hospital and is one of New Zealands busiest and most diverse teaching hospitals with a large Emergency Department, Dialysis Unit, National Burns Unit, Regional Plastic Surgery, Neonatal Unit, ICU and paediatric, general surgical, orthopaedic and medical wards.

A wide range of diagnostic biochemistry testing is provided using automated systems for chemistry and immunoassay (Roche diagnostics), Blood gases, a Protein area including immunology tests and a Toxicology section including HBa1cs.

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

As our new Biochemistry Scientist your duties will include being rostered in the Biochemistry department in all areas. You will be required to follow our standard operating procedures and maintain excellent standards in compliance with ISO 15189-2022.

This is a temporary, full-time position with possible inclusion of rostered weekend and shift work. You will work with the Charge Scientist, Consultant Biochemists, Section Heads and the Biochemistry team to deliver a quality laboratory service.

Starting 16th November for a 12-month term, or 1 months' notice if person returns earlier.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Biochemistry department is situated at the Middlemore Hospital campus and provides a 24 hour service for Middlemore and Kidz First Hospitals and the Manukau Health Park. As we are a teaching hospital, students rotate through the department for their practical training.

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About you

The successful applicant will have had experience in a large Biochemistry dept. Preferably have used Roche analysers, Infinity/Navify & Delphic systems.

You also are required to be a registered Medical Laboratory Scientist and hold a current APC 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 by 18th September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Reshma Amin Reshma.Amin@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

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