Medical Laboratory Technologist Dept of Pathology (Histology)

National University Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine histological tests in the Department of Pathology. Responsibilities include assisting pathologists, handling laboratory specimens, and ensuring equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Biological Sciences and has relevant experience in a Histology laboratory. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. This role offers opportunities for continuous education and development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biological/Life Sciences/Biomedical Science or equivalent preferred.
• Relevant experience in a Histology laboratory preferred.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of multi-tasking and effective time management.
• Proficiency in applicable computer systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine histological tests in the Department of Pathology.
• Reception of laboratory specimens and charge code assignment.
• Assist pathologist during trimming and evaluation of specimens.
• Perform various technical functions including processing and embedding.
• Perform frozen cryo-sectioning.
• Handle after office hour duty for liver transplant and renal services.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and simple troubleshooting.
• Monitor quality of staining and sectioning.
• Provide technical guidance to laboratory personnel.
• Prepare and maintain reagents and stains.
• Assist in continuing education classes.
• Comply with laboratory protocols and safety manuals.
• Participate in project teams as required.
• Assist in audits and inventory management.
• Perform other related duties assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Initiative

Proficiency in computer systems

Education

Degree in Biological/Life Sciences/Biomedical Science

Job description

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Medical Laboratory Technologist_Dept of Pathology (Histology)*

Job ID: 7963

Job Function: Allied Health

Institution: National University Hospital

Perform routine histological tests in the Department of Pathology for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Perform reception of laboratory specimens, assign charge codes and reject those that are unacceptable according to rejection criteria.
• Assist pathologist during trimming and evaluation of specimens.
• Perform various technical functions including processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and complex staining, mounting and labeling of prepared slides and block check.
• Able to gross simple and uncomplicated specimens.
• Perform frozen cryo-sectioning.
• Capable of handling after office hour duty to support liver transplant and renal explant services.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and perform simple troubleshooting in the event of malfunction.
• Assist in the monitoring of the quality of staining and sectioning to ensure it meets specified quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance to laboratory personnel and conduct training for new personnel in laboratory procedures.
• Prepare and maintain all necessary reagents and stains according to proper specifications.
• Promptly carry out instruction(s) of the senior staff with regards to work procedures and duties.
• Assist to conduct in‑house continuing education classes.
• Comply with good laboratory practices on all procedures in accordance with laboratory protocols and SOPs.
• Comply with all requirements of Laboratory Safety Manuals. Undergo training and development as necessary.
• Participate and contribute to project teams as required.
• Assist in the preparation of external and internal audits.
• Assist in the inventory management of all reagents and chemicals.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Biological / Life Sciences / Biomedical Science or equivalent preferred.
• Relevant experience in a Histology laboratory preferred.
• Have initiative and able to function effectively as a member of a team.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of multi‑tasking and effective time management.
• Demonstrate proficiency in applicable computer system and software.