Medical Laboratory Technologist (Haematology - Morphology Section)

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform both routine and specialized laboratory tests in Haematology. Responsibilities include processing specimens, assisting Haematologists, optimizing test procedures, and troubleshooting equipment. Candidates should have a degree in Biomedical Science or related fields, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Extended hours may be necessary due to workload demands.

Qualifications

• Prior knowledge and experience in routine haematology lab with basic cells morphology is advantageous.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team in a challenging environment.
• Extended working hours may be required to meet hospital needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests on clinical samples.
• Process blood, bone marrow and body fluid specimens for diagnostics.
• Assist Haematologists in reporting patient results.
• Troubleshoot equipment and manage quality assurance.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to collaborate

Willingness to learn new techniques

Independence in work

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Medical Technology or equivalent

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technologist (Haematology - Morphology Section)

Perform duties in both routine and specialized laboratory tests on clinical samples in Haematology laboratory. Daily duties include processing of peripheral blood, bone marrow and body fluid specimens for various diagnostic tests within the laboratory.

Moreover, specialized test procedures such as producing bone marrow smears, preparing reagents required for different tests, and staining according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures as well as assisting Haematologists in reporting patient results are within the expected job scope of this position.

Other responsibilities may include equipment troubleshooting, when necessary, optimization of test procedures, quality assurance, and inventory management in compliance with our organization’s technical and safety guidelines.

Job Requirements

<>Degree in Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Medical Technology or its equivalent.
• Prior knowledge and experience in routine haematology lab with basic cells morphology will be an advantage.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team in challenging environment.
• Good collaborator with effective communication skills.
• Driven and ability to learn new techniques.
• Extended working hours may be required to meet the hospital needs or demands of high workload.