Chemical Pathologist | Christchurch | Permanent Full Time
About the role
Chemical Pathologist | Christchurch | Permanent Full Time
Join a nationally respected, innovation-focused laboratory working alongside leading experts in specialist biochemistry.
About the Role
As a Chemical Pathologist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering diagnostic services, quality assurance, and specialist test development for one of only two tertiary referral laboratories in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Based in Christchurch, a leading city for healthcare delivery and research, you’ll join a collaborative team of three Chemical Pathologists and a registrar. Together, you’ll provide expert interpretation, support scientific teams, guide test validation and implementation, and contribute to innovation in specialist biochemistry.
You’ll also have opportunities to participate in lipid clinics, national screening programmes, research, and teaching — supported by a laboratory committed to continuous improvement and clinical excellence.
About the Team / Service / Location
The client is a national leader in diagnostic pathology based in Christchurch.
The client provides 24/7 services to Christchurch and regional services across the South Island, and specialist services nationwide. The team includes highly skilled scientists, technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff – all dedicated to innovation and patient-centred care.
They operate a comprehensive test menu covering toxicology, metabolic, endocrine, and protein biomarkers, supported by advanced technology including MS/MS, Q-TOF, TOF, and ICP-MS. The lab is ISO 15189 accredited and an approved RCPA and University of Otago training site.
About You
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
- Vocational registration (or eligibility) in Chemical Pathology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) or equivalent
- Experience or strong interest in specialist biochemistry testing (e.g., mass spectrometry, endocrine, toxicology)
- Interest in lipidology or running lipid clinics (desirable but not essential)
- A passion for innovation, quality improvement, and teaching
New fellows are warmly encouraged to apply — full support and training will be provided.
Applicants must be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in Chemical Pathology. Supervision capacity is limited, so preference will be given to those holding FRCPA, FRCPath, or equivalent qualifications.
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