Senior Genomics Lab Technologist: Lead & Optimize Testing

AMERICAN HOSPITAL; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

American Hospital Dubai is seeking a Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist - Genomics to provide technical oversight of high-complexity molecular and genomic testing within the laboratory's approved scope. The role ensures accuracy, quality, and timely results while leading staff training and competency assessments.

You will drive quality management and maintain compliance with DHA, CAP, and JCI standards, applying expertise in sequencing workflows, data integrity, and regulatory governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and DHA license eligibility as applicable.
• Advanced knowledge of molecular diagnostics and genomic workflows.
• Familiarity with DHA, CAP, JCI standards and ISO 15189.
• Experience with LIS, sequencing platforms, and data interfaces.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees high-complexity molecular and genomic testing.
• Reviews specimen suitability and traceability.
• Manages daily Genomics Lab workflow and coordinates turnaround times.
• Maintains equipment, preventive maintenance, and contingencies.
• Supports verification/validation of new assays and software.
• Leads staff orientation, training, and quality improvement.
• Provides guidance to students.

Skills

Molecular diagnostics

Genomics workflows

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Data integrity

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

DHA license eligibility

DHA standards knowledge

CAP/JCI accreditation knowledge

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Sequencing platforms

Bioinformatics interfaces

PCR/qPCR workflows

Job description

American Hospital Dubai is seeking a Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist - Genomics to provide technical oversight of high-complexity molecular and genomic testing within the laboratory's approved scope. The role ensures accuracy, quality, and timely results while leading staff training and competency assessments.

You will drive quality management and maintain compliance with DHA, CAP, and JCI standards, applying expertise in sequencing workflows, data integrity, and regulatory governance.