Clinical Scientist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Clinical Scientist - Diagnostic Genetics Team

• New Zealands leading hospital laboratory
• Based in Auckland City Hospital
• Permanent, Full-time position

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

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Clinical Scientist to join our Diagnostic Genetics team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with NZs largest and highly specialised hospital-based laboratory service.

As a Clinical Scientist, you will play a key role in the delivery, development and innovation of genomic diagnostic services, working alongside the Consultant Clinical Scientist, pathologists, and senior laboratory staff.

You will:

• Provide specialist clinical interpretation and advisory services to clinicians
• Contribute to service delivery including variant interpretation and classification (ACMG/AMP), including SNVs and CNVs, with clinical report authorisation
• Design, validate, and implement new genomic assays and technologies
• Support delivery of a high-quality ISO15189-accredited service
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions and clinical decision-making
• Participate in strategic service development, quality improvement, and research activities
• Provide teaching, training, and mentorship to scientific staff and trainees

The successful candidate will be expected to provide technical and clinical support to different sections of the Diagnostic Genetics department and have experience in both cytogenetic and molecular analyses.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

About the Service

LabPLUS is New Zealands largest tertiary referral laboratory, providing a comprehensive diagnostic genetics service using advanced cytogenetic and molecular technologies.

We deliver:

• Molecular diagnostics across diverse disease areas
• Chromosomal microarray and cytogenetic analysis
• Prenatal, postnatal, and cancer genomics testing

Our service is highly integrated with clinical teams, enabling real impact on patient outcomes across New Zealand.

For further information please contact Mark Greenslade, Consultant Clinical Scientist, Diagnostic Genetics on 09 3074949 ext 24330 or email Mark.Greenslade@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Qualified as a Clinical Scientist and have at least 5 years experience
• Fellowship of the RCPath or RCPA preferred or at least part 1 FRCPath or FFSc (RCPA)
• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ) and current APC
• Strong experience in variant interpretation and clinical reporting
• A methodical and organised approach to work with a keen focus on accuracy and data quality.
• Experience with assay development and introduction of new tests is preferable.
• Good knowledge of the ISO15189:2022 standards. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Flexibility to suit the service demands with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines.

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

Well be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To apply please click on the `Apply tab below, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role and attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.

If you have any accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Anel Foord, Recruitment Consultant at Anel.Foord@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz quoting ADHB24571 to discuss how we can best support your application.