Head of Department - Biochemistry (Medical Laboratory)

MVC Resources; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Head of Department for Biochemistry in a Medical Laboratory. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing staff performance, ensuring compliance with quality documentation, and managing complex histological techniques. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 to 7 years of laboratory experience with 3 years in a supervisory role, and a Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Technology or Biomedical Science. The role may require rotational shifts and phlebotomy skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a laboratory setting, 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in managing laboratory processes and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Review staff performance and ensure compliance with quality documentation.
• Monitor quality control, calibration, and instrument records.
• Oversee complex histological techniques and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Laboratory Management

Quality Compliance

Phlebotomy Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Lab Technology or Biomedical Science

Job description

Head of Department - Biochemistry (Medical Laboratory)

To formally review staff performance on an annual basis.

To continuously assess the training and competency of staff.

To ensure that all processes and procedures comply with Quality Documentation and to assist in the routine functions of the laboratory to ensure consistent service.

To regularly liaise with the Regional Laboratory Manager, HODs and Core Lab Manager with regards to process improvement.

To ensure that all corrective action taken with respect to testing processes is correctly and adequately documented.

Perform and oversee complex histological techniques, including tissue embedding, sectioning, and specialized staining.

Regularly monitor QC, calibration, instrument log book records to ensure compliance with SOPs, correct filing.

To monitor the arrival times of couriers, completion, checking and filing of courier round sheets is completed according to documented procedures.

To report any deviation in writing to the Head of Department Logistics.

To review the courier rounds at least every 2 months and document recommendations to the courier supervisor or Head of Department Logistics any changes in scheduling / processes / procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 to 7 year's of working experience in a laboratory setting, with preferably at least 3 years in a supervisory position.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Lab Technology, Biomedical Science, or any other related majors.
• Able to work on rotational shift / on-call duties if required.
• Phlebotomy skills is an added advantage.