Commercial Trials and Studies Officer

Commercial Trials and Studies Officer – Commercial Team, Waikato 6-Month Fixed Term/Secondment

Are you a Medical Laboratory Scientist with a passion for innovation, scientific investigation, and developing new commercial opportunities that enhance patient care?

We are seeking expressions of interest for the role of Commercial Trials and Studies Officer, a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of laboratory science, research, validation, and commercial development. Working within the Immunology and Commercial teams, this role will help evaluate and implement new testing opportunities, support validation studies, and contribute to the development of innovative diagnostic services.

This position offers the chance to combine your scientific expertise with project work, data analysis, and service development, helping Pathlab identify and deliver new commercial opportunities that support both patients and healthcare providers.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Commercial Trials and Studies Officer, you will:

• Assist with the development, coordination, and delivery of validation studies, trials, and commercial development projects.
• Develop study protocols, analyse trial data, and produce reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Support the introduction of new testing pathways, including self-collection services and emerging diagnostic opportunities.
• Undertake capillary sample collection and maintain accurate study and trial documentation.
• Contribute to quality assurance, validation, accreditation, and procedural development activities.
• Work collaboratively with laboratory, commercial, and clinical stakeholders to help bring new opportunities from concept to implementation.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to:

• Be involved in developing and validating new diagnostic services and testing pathways.
• Apply your scientific knowledge to research, trials, data analysis, and commercial initiatives.
• Work on innovative projects that influence the future direction of Pathlab’s services.
• Gain exposure to commercial development, project work, and service innovation.
• Help deliver new opportunities that enhance patient access and healthcare outcomes.

You should consider applying if:

• You enjoy exploring new ideas and finding practical solutions to complex challenges.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You are interested in research, validation studies, and service development.
• You are comfortable working independently while collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.
• You can communicate scientific information clearly and effectively.
• You are motivated by continuous improvement, innovation, and high-quality patient outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Appropriate Medical Laboratory Science degree.
• Current Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand registration and practising certificate (MLS).
• Practical experience operating and troubleshooting laboratory analysers and equipment.
• Broad clinical knowledge of medical laboratory science.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, laboratory accreditation requirements, IQC, and EQA processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-management, and IT capability.

Desirable Experience

• Practical laboratory experience in research, development, validation studies, or commercial projects.
• Experience with data analysis and report writing.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit:

• An up-to-date CV.
• A brief expression of interest outlining:
• Why you are interested in the role.
• How your skills, experience, and strengths align with the position requirements.
• Any examples of validation studies, research, quality improvement, service development, or innovation initiatives you have been involved in.

Applications close 12/10/2026.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact John Woodford/Andrew Soppnel.