Laboratory Operations & QA Associate (Contract)

NHG Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan Tock Seng Hospital seeks a Laboratory Technical Associate (Contract) to support microbiology testing under the Department of Laboratory Medicine. You will prepare materials, manage glassware, and ensure biosafety and quality control in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include stocking, specimen retrieval, instrument upkeep, and regulatory compliance. On-the-job training and PPE are provided, with a focus on teamwork and meticulous work practices in a clinical lab setting.

Qualifications

• Preferably Higher NITEC / Diploma / A’ Level and above.
• Relevant experience in a clinical laboratory setting is preferred.
• On-the-job training and necessary personal protective equipment provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials required for testing (saline, culture media, reagents, disinfectants).
• Wash glassware and autoclave lab materials and biohazardous wastes.
• Move supplies to storage areas and cold room; pack and remove as required.
• Assist retrieving specimens or culture plates from the chiller for work-up.
• Receive and check stock items; assist in cleaning up spills.
• Maintain instruments to ensure proper functioning; assist with enquiries.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Higher NITEC / Diploma / A’ Levels

Tools

LIS - Laboratory Information Systems

Lab equipment maintenance

Job description

Tan Tock Seng Hospital seeks a Laboratory Technical Associate (Contract) to support microbiology testing under the Department of Laboratory Medicine. You will prepare materials, manage glassware, and ensure biosafety and quality control in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include stocking, specimen retrieval, instrument upkeep, and regulatory compliance. On-the-job training and PPE are provided, with a focus on teamwork and meticulous work practices in a clinical lab setting.