Deputy Laboratory Director

Cordlife Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cordlife Singapore seeks a senior leader to oversee healthcare laboratory operations in Singapore, ensuring regulatory compliance, quality, and efficiency. The role includes staff supervision, workflow optimization, budgeting, and continuous improvement across testing and reporting processes.

The ideal candidate holds a doctoral degree and has substantial experience in immunogenetics, transplantation-related immunology, or related fields, with a track record in healthcare laboratory operations

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in medicine or healthcare or related discipline.
• Fresh PhD holders welcome for strong academic expertise and research capabilities.
• Minimum of 2 years in immunogenetics of transplantation, immunology, hematology, transfusion medicine, or cryobiology (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years in healthcare laboratory operations management (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Staff supervision: oversee laboratory personnel, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and protocol adherence.
• Team coordination: foster teamwork and effective communication among lab staff.
• Budget management: oversee budget, resource allocation, procurement, and facilities maintenance.
• Regulatory compliance: ensure HSCA, AABB, FACT, and other standards adherence.
• Quality control: develop and implement QA programs for accuracy and reliability of results.
• Safety protocols: maintain safe lab environment and handle hazardous materials.
• Protocol development: design and update SOPs for lab processes and testing methods.
• Workflow optimization: streamline lab workflows to improve efficiency.
• Equipment maintenance: ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated.
• Resource management: manage reagents, equipment, and consumables for timely testing.
• R&D: stay current with lab tech advances and validate new methods.
• Reporting: ensure timely processing and reporting of results.
• Training and education: provide ongoing staff development and cross-department communication.
• Accreditation: pursue and maintain accreditations and prepare for audits.
• Other duties as assigned by Reporting Officer.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

Budget management

Team coordination

Education

Doctoral degree (MD/PhD)

Job description

Lead and manage healthcare laboratory operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, quality standards, and operational efficiency. Responsible for team leadership, workflow optimization, and maintaining excellence in laboratory services.

Qualifications and Experience

• A doctoral degree in medicine or healthcare or related discipline is a must
• Fresh PhD holders with no prior industry experience can also apply, as we welcome candidates with strong academic expertise and research capabilities.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the activities carried out in the experience in immunogenetics of transplantation, basic or clinical immunology, immunohematology, basic or clinical hematology, transfusion medicine, blood or tissue banking, or cryobiology. - preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in healthcare laboratory operations management role. - preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Staff Supervision: Oversee and manage laboratory personnel, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and ensuring staff adherence to protocols.
• Team Coordination: Foster teamwork among lab staff, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Budget Management: Oversee the laboratory’s budget, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation, equipment procurement, and facility maintenance.

2. Compliance & Quality Control

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the lab adheres to regulatory guidelines, such as HSCA, AABB, FACT, and other relevant standards.
• Quality Assurance: Develop and implement quality control programs to ensure the accuracy, precision, and reliability of laboratory results.
• Safety Protocols: Ensure the laboratory operates in a safe environment, following safety protocols for handling hazardous materials and chemicals.

3. Operational Oversight

• Protocol Development: Design and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for lab processes and testing methods.
• Workflow Optimization: Streamline laboratory workflows to increase efficiency and reduce bottlenecks or delays in testing and reporting.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all laboratory equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and functioning.

4. Budgeting & Resource Management

• Resource Allocation: Manage the laboratory’s resources, including reagents, equipment, and consumables, to ensure timely testing and operations.
• Cost Control: Oversee cost management to prevent overspending and ensure the lab remains financially viable.

5. Research & Development

• Innovation & Technology Integration: Stay current with advances in laboratory technology and incorporate new methods to improve lab capabilities and services.
• Method Validation: Evaluate and validate new test methods and equipment to ensure their effectiveness and accuracy.

6. Reporting

• Timely Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely processing and reporting of laboratory results to healthcare providers or clients.

7. Training & Education

• Staff Development: Organize ongoing training and professional development opportunities for laboratory staff to keep them up-to-date with advancements and best practices.
• Internal Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with other departments (e.g., clinical staff, research teams, administration).
• External Communication: Communicate effectively with external parties such as regulatory bodies and suppliers.

9. Accreditation & Auditing

• Accreditation: Ensure the lab achieves and maintains accreditations (e.g., HSCA FACT, AABB, ISO etc) and prepares for audits or inspections.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement corrective actions following internal or external audits to ensure continuous compliance and improvement.

10. Others

Any other duties as assigned by Reporting Officer.