Chemical Pathologist, LabPLUS, Grafton, Auckland

About the Company We are LabPLUS, New Zealand's largest medical laboratory and an integral part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. Our laboratory specializes in Chemical Pathology and is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services in line with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to build a health system that serves all New Zealanders while maintaining a strong focus on culturally safe care. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team in a permanent role at LabPLUS in Auckland. In this position, you will provide essential services across a diverse array of tests in automation and specialist chemistry. Our laboratory conducts esoteric testing in several areas, including chromatography, toxicology, trace elements, proteins, and pediatric and metabolic biochemistry. In addition, we support three national screening programs: colorectal cancer, newborn metabolic, and antenatal screening. Experience or interest in any of these specializations would be beneficial. While the primary workplace will be LabPLUS, there may be opportunities to participate in service provision at other laboratories within the Northern Region Districts. The specific duties and responsibilities of this role will be determined in collaboration with the successful candidate(s). Please note that applicants must hold specialist registration in Chemical Pathology with the Medical Council of New Zealand. LabPLUS is an International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) accredited laboratory and serves as a major referral center for specialized laboratory tests, providing tertiary and quaternary services to the greater Auckland and Northland regions. Our test referrals come from hospitals, community laboratories, and research units throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. For more information about LabPLUS, please visit our website. About the Team/Service/Location We are part of Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, providing health and disability services to over half a million residents in central Auckland, as well as regional services for Northland and greater Auckland. We also offer specialized national services throughout New Zealand. Our facilities include Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre, and Starship Children's Hospital, all located in the central Auckland area. As part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we play a vital role in the national health system, delivering functions at local, district, regional, and national levels. Our commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi is reflected in our efforts to ensure culturally safe care. We value the principles of manaakitanga, inspired by Ngāti Whātua, whose land our hospitals occupy. We aim to have a workforce that mirrors the communities we serve and to achieve equitable health outcomes for all. For more information on living and working in Auckland, please click here. About You Essential qualifications for this role include: - A medical degree that is registerable with the New Zealand Medical Council - A postgraduate specialization in Chemical Pathology with Fellowship of the RCPA (or equivalent) Desirable qualifications may include: - Experience and/or qualifications in biochemical genetics, metabolic medicine, chromatography, mass spectrometry, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, and screening programs. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace diversity and inclusivity within our workforce to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. We also offer relocation assistance to overseas candidates. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application through our online careers portal by clicking "apply now." For any questions regarding the role, feel free to reach out to Aaron Chamberlain at Aaron.Chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.