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

The Histology department is situated on-site at the Middlemore campus and provides a Histology and NonGynaecological Cytology Service for Counties Manukau Health.  The Histology department is involved in teaching scientific / technical and medical staff.

Our laboratory is IANZ accredited and is fitted with the latest Histology equipment and systems. We aim to adapt to and embrace future technology and IT advances in the industry, and we seek a candidate who has the same outlook. 

The position is full time (1.0 FTE) and you will work alongside a dedicated team of Scientists and Technicians, Charge Scientist, Laboratory Service Manager, and Consultant Pathologist Team in the delivery of a high quality Histology service.  

• At least 3 years experience in Immunohistochemistry within a Histology laboratory setting preferably using the Leica Bond IHC system.
• Current registration and APC as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council.
• Experience and competency in all areas of the Histology laboratory.
• Confidence with computer based LIS systems preferably with experience in Delphic, Delphic AP and Cerebro applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy team environment with experience in supervising/training other staff.
• Ability to prioritise work, adapt and learn quickly with s strong focus on health and safety.
• Good understanding of ISO15189 standards and a commitment to quality improvement principles.

If you are a motivated, experienced Histology Scientist with experience in the Immunohistochemistry area of Histology, then we would like to hear from you.

To view the position description, please click here.

Applications must be made directly online at www.countieshealthjobs.com. For further information please contact Amy Varcoe in the Recruitment Centre, amy.varcoe@middlemore.co.nz.

Closing Date: 3 February 2022