Medical Laboratory Technologist - Level 1

Mediclinic; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist Level 1 to perform routine tests in accordance with professional standards and guidelines.

The role requires hands-on experience in clinical chemistry and related disciplines. You will monitor samples, ensure accuracy, and support quality initiatives while operating calibration of equipment and maintaining safety logs. A relevant Bachelor's degree is required, with 3–5 years of full-time experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-time experience as a medical laboratory technologist in clinical chemistry.
• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences or related field.
• Knowledge of real-time multiplex PCR and closed molecular systems.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests according to professional standards and guidelines.
• Monitor sample management and allocation per testing requirements.
• Process tests across clinical chemistry, immunology, serology, haematology, coagulation, transfusion, and microscopy.
• Analyze body fluids and verify result accuracy.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and patient safety.
• Operate and calibrate laboratory equipment and maintain temperature logs.

Skills

SOP development

Instrument maintenance

MS Office

PCR knowledge

QC & troubleshooting

LIS & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technologist - Level 1

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Reference number: 74631

Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital| Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Perform routine tests according to professional standards and guidelines

Monitor sample management, including sorting and allocation based on testing requirements

Process clinical chemistry, immunology and serology, autoimmune, haematology, coagulation, blood transfusion and clinical microscopy tests and related laboratory functions

Conducts analysis of body fluids, blood specimens, urine and spinal fluid

Result analysis and verification of accuracy of findings

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 effective functioning of standard laboratory equipment that includes analysers and maintenance of temperature logs

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 clinical chemistry

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Correct maintenance of instrumentation according to manufacturer's guidelines
• Developing standard operating procedures
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge of real time multiplex PCR and close molecular systems
• Knowledgeable in laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and instrumentation troubleshooting
• Laboratory information systems and reporting