Medical Lab Tech / Lab Scientist In-charge (Blood Bank)

Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd (Eastern General Hospital); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A new healthcare facility in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated medical laboratory technologist/medical lab scientist to join their team. In this role, you will oversee blood bank operations, manage day-to-day laboratory tasks, and ensure compliance with quality and accreditation standards. The ideal candidate should have a recognized post-graduate qualification in Biomedical Science and a passion for clinical diagnostics, complemented by at least 3 years of relevant experience. This position offers an opportunity to lead innovative lab practices and contribute to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience with post-graduate qualification.
• Minimum 6 years relevant experience with recognized degree.
• Experience in quality assurance and laboratory accreditation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and setting up laboratory services.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the laboratory.
• Support and troubleshoot laboratory test procedures.
• Develop and implement new laboratory tests and technologies.
• Train laboratory personnel on test procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance management.
• Lead compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Support staff career development within the section.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Post-graduate qualification in Biomedical Science

Degree in Biomedical Science

Job description

The upcoming Eastern General Hospital (EGH) seeks to provide excellent healthcare and promote healing that is centred around each person. When operational, EGH will provide a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient clinical specialties and healthcare services covering emergency, acute and secondary care. EGH’s vision is to be a great hospital for the community and a great workplace for staff, and it seeks to do so by harnessing innovative technologies in patient care, journeying closely with patients and the community to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives, and being an employer of choice that empowers staff in their careers.

We are looking for a highly motivated medical laboratory technologist/medical lab scientist (MLT/MLS) to join our dynamic team at Eastern General Hospital. The ideal candidate will have a passion for clinical diagnostics, strong leadership abilities and a commitment in delivering quality patient care.

As an MLT/MLS In-charge (Blood Bank), you will

• Assist the Head of Section/Pathologist‑in‑charge in the planning and setting up of laboratory service and nesting of laboratory staff for the Blood Bank section.
• Manage the day‑to‑day operation of the new laboratory set up and ensure effective allocation of available resources to meet service delivery in the laboratory.
• Apply scientific and technical skills to support and troubleshoot laboratory test procedures, analyzer maintenance, workflow and operational issues, to achieve delivery of a high-quality laboratory service.
• Initiate development of new and/or innovation laboratory tests and implementation of state‑of‑the‑art technologies for laboratory testing.
• Provide training to laboratory personnel on laboratory test procedures.
• Participate in data analytics and quality assurance management to enhance laboratory efficiency.
• Lead team members in specified laboratory functions to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Work with Manager (Laboratory Medicine) on the career development of staff within the section.

Requirements

• Recognised post‑graduate qualification in Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Medical Technology or equivalent, with minimum 3 years of relevant job experience and demonstrated competency, or
• Recognised degree in Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Medical Technology or equivalent, with minimum 6 years of relevant job experience and demonstrated competency.
• Experience in quality assurance, laboratory audit and accreditation will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID‑19.