Laboratory Manager

KL Wellness City; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A new tertiary hospital in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead laboratory services from commissioning through full operations. This role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and implementing quality management systems. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Biomedical Science and has a minimum of 8 years' experience in a hospital laboratory, with strong leadership and communication skills. Join a pioneer team in establishing a high-quality diagnostic service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years hospital laboratory experience with management experience.
• Strong knowledge of hospital lab regulations and quality systems.
• Experience in hospital opening or lab setup is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and setup of laboratory services and equipment.
• Manage daily laboratory operations and staff.
• Ensure compliance with MOH, PHFSA and CKAP requirements.
• Implement quality management system and laboratory SOPs.
• Manage budget, inventory and vendor performance.
• Work closely with clinicians to support patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Quality management systems

Education

Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology / Biomedical Science

Job description

We are a new tertiary hospital preparing for opening and are seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead the commissioning and operations of our hospital laboratory services. This is a key leadership role responsible for setting up laboratory systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality diagnostic services to support clinical care.

The successful candidate will be part of the pioneer team and play a critical role in establishing safe, efficient, and scalable laboratory services from pre-opening through full operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and setup of laboratory services and equipment
• Manage daily laboratory operations and staff
• Ensure compliance with MOH, PHFSA and CKAP requirements
• Implement quality management system and laboratory SOPs
• Manage budget, inventory and vendor performance
• Work closely with clinicians to support patient care

Requirements

• Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology / Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years hospital laboratory experience, with management experience
• Strong knowledge of hospital lab regulations and quality systems
• Experience in hospital opening or lab setup is an advantage
• Good leadership and communication skills