Laboratory Manager

Innoquest Pathology Sdn. Bhd.; Klang City; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pathology laboratory in Klang City is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee lab operations and ensure compliance with ISO standards. Responsibilities include managing staff performance, monitoring quality control processes, and implementing safety procedures. The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of lab experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role, and a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields. Phlebotomy skills are a plus. This position requires the ability to work on rotational shifts if needed.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a laboratory setting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab operations per ISO 15189:2012 standards.
• Review staff performance and ensure training.
• Liaise with laboratory management for process improvements.
• Monitor quality and compliance with procedures.

Skills

Laboratory management

Quality control

Phlebotomy

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Lab Technology

Job description

The Laboratory Manager 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Location

Wisma Tecna, Petaling Jaya