Medical Laboratory Technologist - Level 1

Mediclinic; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic City Hospital in Dubai is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist - Level 1 to perform routine laboratory tests in compliance with professional and regulatory standards. You will process clinical chemistry, immunology, haematology, coagulation and microbiology tests, monitor samples, verify results, and support quality and safety initiatives.

A Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences and 3–5 years of full‑time clinical chemistry experience are required; strong IT skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences or related field.
• 3–5 years of full-time experience as a medical laboratory technologist in clinical chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests according to professional standards and guidelines.
• Monitor sample management and allocation based on testing requirements
• Process clinical chemistry, immunology, serology, autoimmune, haematology, coagulation, blood transfusion and clinical microscopy tests and related laboratory functions
• Conduct analysis of body fluids, blood specimens, urine and spinal fluid
• Result analysis and verification of accuracy of findings
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to mitigate risks and increase patient safety
• Guide and train on health and safety initiatives
• Operate, calibrate and monitor laboratory equipment and maintain temperature logs

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

SOP development

Computer literacy

PCR & molecular systems

QC & troubleshooting

LIS reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technologist - Level 1

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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

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

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.