Medical Laboratory Scientist - Histology at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, Auckland

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ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY SERVICES

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora | Waitematā District

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST HISTOLOGY

1FTE PERMANENT POSITION

About us

Waitematā District Surgical Pathology Unit provides the histology and cytology services to both North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals as well as providing pathology services to BreastScreen Waitemata Northland and BreastScreen Auckland Central. 

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated Medical Laboratory Scientist to work rostered shifts Monday to Friday. 

Our IANZ accredited, well equipped laboratory processes approximately 56,000 specimens from 30,000 patients per year from a wide range of specialities. Our cytology service includes rapid on-site examination (ROSE) at multiple clinics within North Shore Hospital and a high number of procedures performed in radiology. Our histology service includes routine histological preparations, special stains, immunohistochemistry and frozen sections. 

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About you

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Previous experience in histology laboratory with excellent scientific and technical knowledge
• Current Annual Practising Certificate
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Flexibility to suit service demands
• Previous experience with laboratory based computer systems
• Ability to contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the department
• Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of staff
• Well-developed time management

For any questions please contact Muneeb Kamish, Surgical Pathology Unit, (09) 441 8905.

Closing date: 19 June 2026

Job reference: WDHB21443