Medical Laboratory Technician or Trainee – Specimen Services, Hamilton

About the company | Mō Tātou

Pathlab is leading private Medical Laboratory owned and directed by a team of highly experienced, Pathologists, proud of our robust systems, innovative solutions and passionate teams. We are quality and people focused, helping more than 5,000 patients per day throughout the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Lakes areas.

Our values reflect our commitment to service excellence, treating each other with respect and honesty, staying enthusiastic about continuous improvement, respecting our New Zealand heritage, and acknowledging the Treaty of Waitangi.

About the role |Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga

We are looking for full-time a qualified Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician or Trainee to join our Specimen Services team based in Hamilton.

The successful applicants must be able to work rostered weekends and public holidays. Working flexibly in reflection of service needs is an integral part of the role – the operating hours of the Specimen Services are 8.00 am- 7.30 pm, and working shifts are rostered within these time frames

Specimen Services ensure the prompt, efficient processing, and smooth transition of specimens from arrival in the laboratory to the respective departments.

About you | He kōrero mōu

The ideal candidate for this role will hold a Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician qualification with experience within a Specimen Services team. You will be a team player with good communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to show initiative. You are able to keep clear, accurate records.

Previous medical laboratory experience is an advantage but is not a prerequisite. We are also interested in hearing from candidates who are passionate about science and want to further their careers in one of our cutting-edge laboratories.

We commit to providing you with a full training plan and support to develop technical competencies that will enable you to sit an exam through the NZIMLS and register as a Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician with the NZ Medical Sciences Council.

If you are looking to start your career within a supportive team, where there are real opportunities to learn, develop and progress then don’t delay, apply today. We will begin reviewing applications as they are received, so if this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Pathlab is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.