Senior Laboratory Technologist - Emirates Group Medical

Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits

Flight and hotel discounts

Job summary

Emirates is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technologist to manage all aspects of laboratory operations in Dubai. You will provide technical expertise, support junior staff, and contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory projects.

The role emphasizes verification of new test methods, cross-verification of reagents, SOP development, and QA monitoring to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in IQC, MU, Z score, TAE%, LTLV.

Responsibilities

• Verify new test methods and perform annual validations (linearity, method comparisons, LOQ/LOD) and establish population-specific reference ranges.
• Cross-verify reagent lots against validated lots or reference materials; document results.
• Write and regularly review technical SOPs to ensure clarity, compliance with current laboratory practices and standards.
• Implement and maintain IQC and External QA Plans; investigate discrepancies in test results.
• Review and authorise examination results, monitor trends or biases indicating analyser-related issues.

Skills

IQC concepts

MU

Z score

TAE%

LTLV

Education

Bachelor's degree

Honours

Job description

Job Description:

Job Purpose

At Emirates, our company's medical team makes a huge impact on our ability to provide medical and clinical safety for our employees and their dependents. Through our company medical clinics, we provide world-class facilities and patient care across family medicine, dental, psychology and more!

As a Senior Laboratory Technologist you will manage all aspects of laboratory operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. Provide technical expertise and support training and development for junior team members. Support and contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory projects.

In This Role You Will

• Conduct verification of new test methods and perform annual validation studies such as linearity assessments, method comparisons, and evaluations of detection and quantitation limits, ensuring that reference ranges are accurately established based on the specific patient population.
• Ensure each new reagent lot is cross-verified against previously validated in-use lots or suitable reference materials, with all outcomes thoroughly documented.
• Write and regularly review technical SOPs to ensure clarity, compliance and alignment with current laboratory practices and regulatory standards.
• Implement and maintain a comprehensive Internal Quality Control Plan and External Quality Assurance Control Plan, investigating and resolving any discrepancies in test results.
• Review and authorise all examination results by assessing them against internal quality control data, relevant clinical information, and prior test results. Continuously monitor for trends or biases that may suggest analyser-related issues.

Qualification

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Bachelor Degree or Honours.
• 5+ years experience in Generalist Medical Laboratory Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Licensed to practice as a Medical Lab Technologist in Dubai, UAE by the Dubai Health Authority.
• Proficiency in concepts of IQC, MU, Z score, TAE%, LTLV.

You Will Have An Edge If You

• Are a Certified Internal Auditor by Emirates International Accreditation Centre.

At Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop their careers.

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays worldwide.

Discover what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city by visiting the Dubai Lifestyle section on our career’s website: www.emirates.com/careers.