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Medical Lab Technician – Biochemistry Jobs in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand at Awanui Group
Title: Medical Lab Technician – Biochemistry
Company: Awanui Group
Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Medical Laboratory Technician – Biochemistry
Permanent, Part-time
Christchurch
Who we are | Ko wai mātou:
Awanui Labs – Canterbury (previously known as Canterbury SCL) is a part of Awanui Group, the largest network of human and veterinary pathology laboratories in New Zealand. Awanui Labs – Canterbury is a community-based diagnostic laboratory, and we process 3500+ samples from our 11 collection sites daily.
About the role | Mō te tūranga:
Our Biochemistry Department is currently searching for a dedicated, enthusiastic and competent Medical Laboratory Technician. This is a permanent part-time position of 12 hours per week. Shifts will be 4 hours in the evening on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
As part of this role you will be required to undertake the following duties:
Receipts, process and stores specimens correctly, giving appropriate priority to urgent specimens.
Prioritise and organise work to meet established deadlines and turn-around times.
Perform tests in accordance with the protocols and methods established.
Understand the basic principles and techniques of the methods and protocols used within the Department.
Set up and operate the laboratory equipment in accordance with the Department’s methods and procedure manuals.
Carry out and records the required equipment checks, calibrations, maintenance and quality control as required, including recognising problems and informing the appropriate person.
Use the LIS proficiently including generation of work lists, and entering data as appropriate.
To succeed in this role, you will need | Kia angitu, me whai koe i:
Full registration or eligibility to register with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand.
A current Annual or Interim Practicing Certificate.
Experience within the discipline of Biochemistry would be an advantage.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team are key attributes.
If you are passionate about your work, dedicated to quality and want to be part of a friendly supportive team committed to providing quality pathology services, apply now!
Applications Close on: 24 April 2025
