Senior Medical Lab Scientist - Microbiology

Innoquest Pathology Sdn. Bhd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostic laboratory provider in Petaling Jaya seeks a Senior Medical Lab Scientist specializing in Microbiology. The ideal candidate will oversee lab procedures, perform various tests, and ensure quality control. A degree in Biomedical Science or related field, along with 3-5 years of experience and the ability to work shifts, is required. This role offers an opportunity to work in a leading lab with a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience working in a Microbiology department.
• Experience in a supervisory position is an advantage.
• Ability to work on rotational shifts.

Responsibilities

• Guidance to junior technologists/scientists for lab procedures.
• Perform clinical laboratory tests.
• Ensure validity and accuracy of test results.

Skills

Guidance to junior staff

Quality control

Calibration and troubleshooting

Experience in Microbiology

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science, Microbiology or equivalent

Job description

Senior Medical Lab Scientist - Microbiology

Serve as a point of guidance to junior technologists/scientists for clinical laboratory procedures and test guidelines.

Perform a variety of clinical laboratory tests.

Perform quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy.

Perform calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy.

Perform job-related duties as assigned by the Head of Department of Microbiology

Key Requirements:

Degree (Medical Lab Scientist) in Biomedical Science, Microbiology or equivalent science courses.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in a Microbiology department

Experience in a supervisory position will be an added advantage.

Able to work on rotational shift.

Company Overview

Innoquest Pathology, formerly known as Gribbles Pathology, started operations in Malaysia in 1996 and is now the largest private provider of diagnostic laboratory services in the country.

Headquartered in Petaling Jaya, we employ over 700 staff nationwide and have an established network of over 85 electronically-linked pathology facilities throughout Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

We perform over 4 million patient episodes per year, providing multidisciplinary diagnostic testing to over 10,000 Medical Practitioners, Hospitals and Corporate Clients.

Supported by a deep bench of industry expertise and groundbreaking technology, Innoquest is proud to serve clinicians, hospitals, medical centres and their patients through advanced diagnostic testing methods and technology.

Innoquest Pathology holds both College of American Pathology (CAP) and MS ISO15189 accreditations, reinforcing its best-in-class standards, services, and laboratory practices.