Biochemistry Lab Lead — Quality & Team Champion

NHG Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands Health in Singapore is seeking a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist (Biochemistry Section Lead) to provide leadership across the biochemistry laboratory, drive quality improvements, and safeguard diagnostic excellence in patient care.

You will manage a team of 14 biochemistry staff, oversee testing procedures, staff training, audits, and implement new tests under the Head of Clinical Laboratory, contributing to a future-ready, tech-enabled laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Science, or equivalent OR Diploma with relevant experience and proven competency.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical laboratory / biochemistry experience required, including leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in healthcare setting certified by recognized accreditation body is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in personnel training and assessment, policy development and implementation of work instructions, and familiarity with MOH licensing processes and CAP, ISO, or JCI accreditation procedures required.
• ASCPi certificate is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of 14 biochemistry laboratory staff, managing workflow and task allocation for efficient operations.
• Monitor performance, provide feedback, and conduct appraisals whilst fostering a collaborative environment that supports continuous learning and improvement.
• Oversee biochemical testing procedures ensuring accuracy and compliance with laboratory standards.
• Lead External Quality Assessment return investigations to identify and resolve discrepancies, conduct comprehensive analyser evaluations including validation and performance monitoring, and manage introduction and validation of new biochemical tests in-house.
• Develop and implement training programmes to enhance technical skills and knowledge of biochemistry staff.
• Conduct regular competency assessments and refresher sessions, keeping the team current with advances in biochemistry testing and laboratory technology.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory protocols, quality control measures, and safety standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits, implement corrective actions, and maintain comprehensive documentation for testing, quality assurance, and equipment evaluations.
• Liaise effectively with clinicians, laboratory management, and other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on section performance, analyser evaluations, and new test implementation progress.
• Model high standards of professional practice aligned with laboratory and hospital expectations.
• Uphold the mission and values of Woodlands Health while continuously growing your professional expertise.
• Take on additional responsibilities as directed by the Head of Clinical Laboratory in support of service needs and organisational goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Biochemistry

Quality assurance

External quality assessment

Training & development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Biomedical Science

Diploma with relevant experience

Job description

Woodlands Health in Singapore is seeking a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist (Biochemistry Section Lead) to provide leadership across the biochemistry laboratory, drive quality improvements, and safeguard diagnostic excellence in patient care.

You will manage a team of 14 biochemistry staff, oversee testing procedures, staff training, audits, and implement new tests under the Head of Clinical Laboratory, contributing to a future-ready, tech-enabled laboratory environment.