Laboratory Operations Manager

Columbia Asia Hospital - Bukit Rimau; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Asia Hospital - Bukit Rimau seeks an experienced Laboratory Manager to oversee all laboratory operations, ensuring adherence to good laboratory practices, quality assurance and quality control procedures.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or diploma in medical laboratory technology with at least 5 years' laboratory management experience, and strong English and Bahasa Malaysia communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in medical laboratory technology or related science.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a laboratory with management experience.
• Valid annual practicing certificate where applicable.
• Have good command in both English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain departmental policies and procedures, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Organize, direct and supervise activities in the Laboratory.
• Establish routines and workflow patterns, performance standards, staffing schedule, personnel assignments and needs.
• Coordinate and route specimens to proper area of laboratory.
• Process requisitions for pathology and laboratory services.
• Transcribe materials, file and maintain all pathology and clinical laboratory files.
• May engage in research and technical activities.
• Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Review supplies inventory to maintain optimal stock without excessive inventory.
• Attend meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.
• Prepare written documentation and file as required by the profession.
• Prepare work schedules, assign and evaluate work performance and file as necessary by the management.
• Orientation of new employees.
• Prepare vacation schedules.
• Maintain department's records, report and file as required.
• Enhance professional growth and development throughout participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Evaluate work performance and recommend promotions, terminations and transfers.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in medical laboratory technology

Job description

Columbia Asia Hospital - Bukit Rimau seeks an experienced Laboratory Manager to oversee all laboratory operations, ensuring adherence to good laboratory practices, quality assurance and quality control procedures.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or diploma in medical laboratory technology with at least 5 years' laboratory management experience, and strong English and Bahasa Malaysia communication skills.