Medical Laboratory Specialist

Al Hayat Medical Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamad Bin Abdullah Al-Manea Company invites a qualified Laboratory Specialist to join its medical center team. You will perform laboratory tests and analyses, ensuring accuracy and safety in line with approved professional standards.

Required: Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties registration, and strong knowledge of QA, infection control, and teamwork. Healthcare facility experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a related field.
• Valid professional classification and registration from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
• Meet all regulatory licensing requirements to practice in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Previous experience in a medical laboratory or medical center is preferred.
• Good knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and quality control.
• Ability to handle laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Commitment to infection control and occupational safety standards.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work within an integrated medical team.
• The job interview will be determined after the job interview is completed.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare medical samples and perform the required laboratory tests.
• Carry out analyses and tests according to the approved procedures and protocols.
• Ensure the correctness of samples and that they meet the requirements before conducting the analysis.
• Operate laboratory instruments and equipment and ensure they are ready.
• Apply quality control procedures and ensure the accuracy and validity of test results.
• Review test results and ensure there are no errors or abnormal results that require review.
• Document test results and laboratory data in systems and medical files.
• Inform the physician or the relevant responsible party of critical or abnormal results according to the approved procedures.
• Comply with infection control and occupational safety standards within the laboratory.
• Handle medical samples and dispose of medical waste according to the approved regulations and procedures.
• Monitor inventory of laboratory materials, supplies, and reagents, and raise a request when needed.
• Perform basic operational maintenance for equipment and report any malfunctions.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients’ data and test results.
• Coordinate with physicians, nursing staff, and the rest of the medical team to ensure the quality of the service provided.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Infection control

Quality control

Laboratory equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Licensing/regulatory requirements (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties)

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Specialist
Work Location: Medical Center
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a related field
License: Valid professional classification and registration from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

Job Description

We are looking for a qualified Laboratory Specialist to join the medical center’s team. The role is responsible for performing laboratory tests and analyses with accuracy and efficiency, and for ensuring the quality of results and the safety of procedures in accordance with the approved professional standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare medical samples and perform the required laboratory tests.

• Carry out analyses and tests according to the approved procedures and protocols.

• Ensure the correctness of samples and that they meet the requirements before conducting the analysis.

• Operate laboratory instruments and equipment and ensure they are ready.

• Apply quality control procedures and ensure the accuracy and validity of test results.

• Review test results and ensure there are no errors or abnormal results that require review.

• Document test results and laboratory data in systems and medical files.

• Inform the physician or the relevant responsible party of critical or abnormal results according to the approved procedures.

• Comply with infection control and occupational safety standards within the laboratory.

• Handle medical samples and dispose of medical waste according to the approved regulations and procedures.

• Monitor inventory of laboratory materials, supplies, and reagents, and raise a request when needed.

• Perform basic operational maintenance for equipment and report any malfunctions.

• Maintain the confidentiality of patients’ data and test results.

• Coordinate with physicians, nursing staff, and the rest of the medical team to ensure the quality of the service provided.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a related field.

• Valid professional classification and registration from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

• Meet all regulatory licensing requirements to practice the profession in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

• Previous experience in a medical laboratory or medical center or healthcare facility is preferred.

• Good knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and quality control.

• Ability to handle laboratory instruments and equipment.

• Commitment to infection control and occupational safety standards.

• Accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to work under pressure.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work within an integrated medical team.

• The job interview will be determined after the job interview is completed.