HOD Biochemistry - Medical Lab

Innoquest Pathology; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory services provider in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Department for Biochemistry. The role involves managing lab operations in compliance with ISO standards, developing safety procedures, and overseeing staff performance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a lab setting and a relevant degree. This position may require working on shifts and supervising complex laboratory processes. Expect a dynamic working environment with a focus on quality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of working experience in a laboratory setting.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory position.
• Able to work on rotational shift/on-call duties if required.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall lab operations in accordance with ISO 15189:2012.
• Develop procedures to ensure safety, security, quality, and accuracy of results.
• Perform and oversee complex histological techniques.

Skills

Laboratory management

Quality control

Phlebotomy

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Lab Technology, Biomedical Science, or related majors

Job description

The HOD - Biochemistry will include managing overall lab operations in accordance with ISO 15189:2012 requirement; developing procedures to ensure safety, security, quality, and accuracy of results; designing and performing test procedures; analyzing requests for tests and equipment; tending to administrative and management matters; consulting with principal clients; and assisting in budgeting.

Job Responsibilities

• To ensure that a roster is prepared
• 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.

What we're looking for

• 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.