Medical Laboratory Scientist (Diagnostic Bacteriology)

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to join their clinical microbiology lab. This role involves performing laboratory tests, mentoring junior staff, and leading the bacterial genomics section, contributing to the understanding of infectious diseases. Candidates should have advanced degrees in biomedical or related sciences and skills in data analysis and quality control. The position demands efficient, meticulous work in a fast-paced environment and offers an opportunity to impact public health.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Able to work rotating shifts.
• Prior experience in wet lab and bioinformatics analysis is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and specialised investigations of patient samples.
• Prepare various types of media and process specimens.
• Carry out ongoing quality control checks for test accuracy.
• Lead the bacterial genomics section and contribute to public health.
• Mentor and coach junior staff.
• Assist in establishing and updating departmental policies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proficiency in scripting and statistical language

Ability to work independently and in a team

Meticulous and efficient work habits

Education

PhD in biomedical science or related field

Masters in a relevant discipline with minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience

Degree in Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Medical Technology or equivalent with minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience

Tools

Biopython

Perl

Python

R

High Performance Computing (HPC)

Cloud computing

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist / Technologist (Diagnostic Bacteriology)

Job Category: Allied Health Professional

Posting Date: 1 Feb 2026

Job Description

You will be part of the clinical microbiology lab in SGH which plays a key role in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases. You will perform laboratory tests, assist in preparing various types of media and receive and process specimens, including carrying out specialised investigations of patient samples. In addition, you will perform on‑going quality control checks to ensure test results are precise and accurate.

You will be leading a section which focuses on bacterial genomics. The results will contribute to the understanding of disease processes, infection prevention and control, and public health.

You will mentor and coach junior staff and assist in establishing, implementing and updating departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Science, Life Sciences or its equivalent
• Able to work in a fast paced environment, both independently and in a team
• Able to work in a responsible, meticulous and efficient manner
• Possess good communication skills
• Able to work rotating shifts
• PhD in a relevant discipline (biomedical science, bioinformatics, computational biology, data science or related field)
• Masters in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience
• Degree in Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Medical Technology or equivalent with minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
• Good command of English, communications and interpersonal skills are important
• Proficiency in scripting and statistical language (eg Perl, Python, R, particularly in the use of packages such as biopython)
• Prior experience in wet lab and bioinformatics analysis of human/microbial genomes, metagenomics will be an advantage
• Knowledge in high performance computing (HPC) and cloud computing

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and specialised investigations of patient samples
• Prepare various types of media and process specimens
• Carry out on‑going quality control checks to ensure precise and accurate test results
• Lead the bacterial genomics section and contribute to disease process understanding, infection prevention and public health
• Mentor and coach junior staff
• Assist in establishing, implementing and updating departmental policies and procedures