Medical Laboratory Technologist - Histopathology - Level 1

Mediclinic; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic City Hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine histopathology tests in line with professional standards. You will handle tissue processing, staining, and quality checks, contributing to patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Required is a Bachelor's in medical laboratory sciences with 3–5 years in anatomic pathology, plus strong knowledge of accreditation standards and LIS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences or related field.
• 3–5 years full-time experience in anatomic pathology.
• Familiar with international accreditation standards.
• Proficient with LIS and SOPs; able to document findings.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort histopathology samples per standards.
• Perform routine histopathology processing of specimens.
• Prepare solutions, stains, and reagents according to procedures.
• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Contribute to training, health and safety discussions.
• Operate and calibrate standard laboratory equipment; maintain hygiene.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Quality control

LIS software

SOP adherence

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in medical laboratory sciences

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Laboratory information systems

Anatomic pathology tools

Job description

Mediclinic City Hospital | Dubai | United Arab Emirates

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To perform routine laboratory tests in accordance with professional and regulatory standards and guidelines

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Receive, record and sort histopathology samples according to professional standards

Perform routine histopathology laboratory services related to examination of surgical specimens, tissue dehydration, clearing, impregnation with paraffin, tissue cutting, and staining of slides

Prepare solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standard procedures

Contribute to relevant quality improvement initiatives aimed at mitigating risks, compliance governance and increased patient safety

Actively contribute and guide, where needed, relevant training and health and safety initiatives

Operate, calibrate, and monitor the effective functioning of standard laboratory equipment that includes general hygiene and sharpening and honing of microtome knives

Perform general stock management and ordering functions

REQUIRED EDUCATION

A relevant Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences or a related field

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

At least 3-5 years' full time experience as a medical laboratory technologist in Anatomic Pathology

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

- Correct maintenance of instrumentation according to manufacturer's guidelines
- Knowledgeable in Approved International Accreditation Standards or equivalent
- Knowledgeable in laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and instrumentation troubleshooting
- Laboratory information systems and reporting
- Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications
- Understand and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program.