Senior Molecular Technologist - Lab Startup & Diagnostics Lead

Mirxes; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirxes is establishing a new molecular diagnostics clinical laboratory in Kuala Lumpur. As a Senior Medical Technologist, you will help set up and operationalize the lab, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement high-quality molecular diagnostic services.

The role combines technical work with supervisory duties, including assay validation, workflow design, inventory management, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree recognised by MOH.
• Minimum 5 years in a clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory with lab setup or validation experience.
• Hands-on experience with RT-qPCR, nucleic acid extraction, and molecular workflows; NGS is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of CAP/ISO 15189, regulatory compliance, and accreditation processes.
• Experience in lab setup, commissioning, or expansion projects is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and train junior staff.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work occasional evening shifts and Saturday rotations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup of the new clinical laboratory, including equipment installation, workflow design, and SOP documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams during laboratory setup and commissioning.
• Perform and oversee molecular assays (RT-qPCR, NGS and related workflows) from sample receipt to reporting, ensuring SOP compliance.
• Lead method verification/validation studies to support assay rollout and regulatory submission.
• Ensure CAP, ISO 15189, and MoH requirements, including documentation and audit readiness.
• Supervise and train Medical Technologists, ensuring competency and adherence to protocols.
• Manage laboratory inventory, procurement, and cost control.
• Maintain LIMS and electronic records with emphasis on data integrity.
• Perform shift duties, including occasional evening shifts and Saturday rotations.
• Serve as point-of-contact for troubleshooting technical and workflow issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory operations and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Lab Director or Company leadership.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Quality management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Science, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related field

Tools

RT-qPCR

NGS

LIMS

Job description

Mirxes is establishing a new molecular diagnostics clinical laboratory in Kuala Lumpur. As a Senior Medical Technologist, you will help set up and operationalize the lab, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement high-quality molecular diagnostic services.

The role combines technical work with supervisory duties, including assay validation, workflow design, inventory management, and mentoring junior staff.