Medical or Non-Medical Laboratory Technician at Qatar Care

Qatar Care; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Care in Doha is seeking a qualified Laboratory Technician for full-time, on-site work to support academic, clinical and research labs. You will collect and handle samples, perform tests, operate instruments, document results, and ensure safety and quality through QC/QA records.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Science (or related) and 2–5 years' lab experience. Familiarity with analytical instrumentation and strict biosafety practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
• 2-5 years of laboratory experience in academic, clinical, or research settings.
• Familiarity with analytical laboratory instrumentation and safety/quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label, register, transport, and store samples.
• Maintain sample integrity and chain-of-custody.
• Perform standardized and research-specific laboratory testing.
• Operate equipment (spectrophotometers, centrifuges, thermocyclers, microscopes, pH meters, ELISA, electrophoresis, chromatography).
• Follow SOPs for testing, calibration, and QC.
• Assist researchers with experiments and sample prep.
• Record results, observations, and anomalies.
• Maintain logs and QC/QA documentation and inventory.
• Prepare basic reports and result summaries.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Support calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Assist with teaching lab setup and preparation of kits and reagents.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with procurement and delivery verification.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and expiry tracking of chemicals and biological materials.
• Follow biosafety and PPE requirements and report safety concerns.

Skills

Lab safety

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Centrifuges

Thermal cyclers

Microscopes

ELISA

Chromatography

Job description

Job Summary

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

We are seeking a qualified Laboratory Technician to support academic, clinical, and research laboratory operations through sample collection and handling, laboratory testing, equipment operation, documentation, safety compliance, and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities:

• * Collect, label, register, transport, and store biological, chemical, or environmental samples.
• * Maintain sample integrity and follow appropriate preservation and chain-of-custody procedures.
• * Perform standardized and research-specific laboratory testing.
• * Operate laboratory equipment including spectrophotometers, centrifuges, thermal cyclers, microscopes, pH meters, balances, ELISA, electrophoresis, and chromatography systems.
• * Follow SOPs for laboratory testing, calibration, and quality control.
• * Assist researchers and instructors with experiments, measurements, and sample preparation.
• * Record test results, observations, and anomalies accurately.
• * Maintain sample logs, calibration records, QC/QA documentation, inventory records, and laboratory logs.
• * Prepare basic reports and result summaries.
• * Operate, clean, and perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• * Support calibration, preventive maintenance, and equipment servicing.
• * Assist with teaching laboratory setup and preparation of laboratory kits and reagents.
• * Support research staff with data collection, method validation, and controlled testing.
• * Monitor stock levels of reagents, kits, glassware, and consumables.
• * Assist with procurement requests and delivery verification.
• * Ensure proper labeling, storage, and expiry tracking of chemicals and biological materials.
• * Follow biosafety, PPE, hazardous waste, and laboratory safety requirements.
• * Immediately report spills, exposures, incidents, and safety concerns through the appropriate channels.

Qualifications & Experience:

• * Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• * 2-5 years of laboratory experience in an academic, clinical, or research environment.
• * Familiarity with analytical laboratory instrumentation.
• * Knowledge of chemical and biological sample handling.
• * Knowledge of laboratory safety and quality control practices.
• * GLP or ISO 15189/17025 training or certification is preferred.
• * Experience in higher education or research institutions is an advantage.
• * Good problem-solving and organizational skills.
• * Ability to work safely with laboratory equipment and materials.
• * Resourceful, self-motivated, flexible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• * Good communication skills.

License/Certification: MOPH Medical License in Qatar? (Required)

Work Location: In person