Lead NGS Laboratory Technician

GENECAST INNOTECH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GENECAST INNOTECH PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Senior NGS Laboratory Technician / NGS Laboratory Supervisor to oversee complex molecular diagnostic testing and daily lab operations.

You will lead end-to-end NGS workflows, ensure quality and timeliness, mentor junior staff, and provide technical support to clients and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced clinical setting. Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and adherence to SOPs are essential, as is ability to train staff and drive

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years of hands-on experience in NGS and molecular diagnostics, preferably in a clinical laboratory.
• Prior experience as a senior technician, team lead or laboratory supervisor is highly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of NGS workflows, library preparation, sequencing chemistry and sequencer operations.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform end-to-end NGS workflows, including nucleic acid extraction, library preparation and sequencing on Illumina and/or MGI platforms.
• Perform molecular diagnostic testing in accordance with SOPs and quality requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of testing to meet turnaround times.
• Assist Lab Operation Head with daily laboratory operations, inventory management, SOP updates and workflow optimisation.
• Maintain records for instrument maintenance, calibration and QC activities.
• Support management and maintenance of sequencers, liquid handlers and other equipment.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for assay anomalies, instrument issues and QC results.
• Support Quality Management System (QMS) implementation and maintenance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Provide NGS technical training and onboarding for new staff.
• Conduct competency assessments and ongoing coaching.
• Promote good laboratory practices and compliance with procedures.
• Provide technical support to clients and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues.

Skills

NGS workflows

Library preparation

Sequencer operations

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Client liaison

Mentoring

English communication

Mandarin a plus

Education

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor’s in Biomedical Science/Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Technology

Equivalent qualification acceptable

Job description

GENECAST INNOTECH PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Senior NGS Laboratory Technician / NGS Laboratory Supervisor to oversee complex molecular diagnostic testing and daily lab operations.

You will lead end-to-end NGS workflows, ensure quality and timeliness, mentor junior staff, and provide technical support to clients and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced clinical setting. Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and adherence to SOPs are essential, as is ability to train staff and drive