Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Office of SIMS (2-year contract)

SingHealth Group; Outram; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant to provide logistical and administrative support for training activities involving cadaver handling and anatomical sciences. The ideal candidate will have a minimum secondary education, basic computer skills, and a willingness to uphold safety protocols. This position offers exposure to medical simulation technology and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Comfortable handling cadaveric specimens, including formalin-preserved and other specimens.
• Flexibility to work on weekends and extended hours to support training workshops.
• Able to maintain safety and hygiene protocols in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Set up the Procedural Skills Laboratory and prepare specimens for training.
• Provide technical support during workshops.
• Assist with cadaver handling procedures including embalming and dissection.
• Perform radiography duties when necessary.
• Manage inventory and equipment.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of human anatomy

Handling cadaveric specimens

Initiative

Commitment to safety and hygiene

Education

Minimum secondary education

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Office of SIMS (2-year contract)

Join our dynamic team at SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Medical Simulation (SIMS) and play a vital role in advancing medical education and training through simulation facilities.

We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant to provide essential logistical and administrative support for our Procedural Skills Laboratory (PSL) and Cadaver Repository. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of our training facilities whilst supporting clinical skills and anatomy training programmes that shape the future of healthcare in Singapore.

What You\'ll Do:

• Set up the PSL and prepare specimens for research and training activities.
• Provide technical support during workshops.
• Assist with cadaver handling procedures including embalming and dissection.
• Perform radiography duties when necessary.
• Manage inventory and equipment.
• Coordinate with external partners.
• Ensure the highest safety and cleanliness standards are maintained in the PSL.

Working within Singapore\'s largest healthcare cluster offers exceptional opportunities for professional development. You\'ll gain exposure to cutting-edge medical simulation technology, work alongside leading healthcare professionals, and develop specialised skills in anatomical sciences and laboratory management.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum secondary education
• Basic computer skills required for routine office tasks
• Comfortable handling cadaveric specimens, including formalin-preserved and other specimens
• Knowledge of human anatomy would be advantageous for this role
• Flexibility to work on weekends and extended hours to support training workshops when required
• Initiative and commitment to upholding laboratory protocols on safety and hygiene