Associate Laboratory Technologist (Healthcare)

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies in Singapore is seeking an Associate Laboratory Technologist (Healthcare) to support specimen handling, data entry in the lab information system, and routine analyses. You will sort samples, coordinate with benches, and assist with send-out tests while ensuring safety and compliance with established protocols.

The role requires a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science, preferably with clinical lab experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science or related subject.
• Preferably with relevant clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive laboratory specimens through the Pneumatic Tube system and over the counter, reject unsuitable samples.
• Operate the Laboratory Information System for order entry, sample receipt, results query and entry.
• Sort specimens, dispatch to benches, and perform basic processing.
• Manage specimen movement for in-house and send-out tests, ensuring proper packing per test catalogue.
• Respond to customer enquiries at reception and escalate as needed.
• Perform basic rapid testing and follow lab protocols.
• Alert staff on critical values and maintain instrument maintenance.
• Order supplies and notify when re-stocking is required.
• Report adverse incidents to senior staff and perform shift duties as required.
• Keep up-to-date with new instrumentation and procedures via training and workshops.
• Comply with safety and accreditation standards as in LAB safety manual.

Skills

Specimen handling

LIS operation

Laboratory safety

Communication

Education

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Associate Laboratory Technologist (Healthcare)

About the job Associate Laboratory Technologist (Healthcare)

Responsibilities

• Receive laboratory specimens through main Pneumatic Tube delivery system and over the counter and reject those that are unsuitable for analysis.
• Operate the Laboratory Information System to perform functions such as order entry (only if required), sample receipt, result query and result entry.
• Sort and arrange specimens in collection bins for different sections and dispatch samples to the correct benches. Perform simple processing and sorting.
• Manage specimen movement for in-house and send out test. To ensure specimens are packed according to test catalogue for send-out test.
• Receive and response enquiries from customers at reception and escalation to suitable personnel when they are unclear.
• Perform basic rapid testing. Perform all procedures in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Alert appropriate laboratory personnel of critical values.
• Undertake preventive maintenance on laboratory instrumentation. Notify appropriate laboratory personnel when laboratory instruments malfunction.
• Notify appropriate laboratory personnel when test kits, reagents or other supplies should be re-ordered.
• Report any adverse incidents to senior member of staff.
• Perform shift duties as required.
• Keep current with new instrumentation, techniques, and procedures by attending/participating in appropriate workshops, seminars, and in-service education classes.
• Comply with good laboratory practice as set out by the laboratory Accreditation Programme of the College of American Pathologist and Singapore regulatory agencies.
• Receive and resolve queries from customers.
• Promptly carry out instruction(s) of senior staff with regards to work procedures and duties.
• Comply with all requirements of the Laboratory Safety Manual.

Requirements

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science or related subject
• Preferably with relevant clinical laboratory experience

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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