Medical Laboratory Technologist, NCIS

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

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform product manufacturing and quality assurance testing. You will be responsible for receiving cellular products, maintaining laboratory standards, and training new staff. Ideal candidates should hold a BSc in Medical Laboratory Science, possess good laboratory and communication skills, and be service-oriented. This is an opportunity to contribute to vital laboratory operations and ensure quality service to clients.

Qualifications

• Good general health and no colour blindness.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Above average dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the reception of cellular products.
• Perform procedures according to laboratory protocols.
• Resolve queries from customers.
• Report deviations and adverse incidents.
• Assist with coaching of trainees.

Skills

Good laboratory skills

Communication skills

Service oriented

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizational skills

Education

BSc in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent

Job description

Institution: National University Hospital

Overview

The Medical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for performing product manufacturing and interpreting product quality assurance testing results in the department. He/She is also responsible to undertake related laboratory activities in order to ensure smooth operation and provide quality laboratory services to our customers, both internal and external.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

General

• Participate in the reception of cellular products and rejection of those that are unsuitable for further processing.
• Perform all procedures in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Ensure that unsatisfactory values are reported to appropriate personnel
• Resolve queries from customers.
• Report procedure deviations and adverse incidents to the supervisor.
• Perform, record and interpret results of internal and external quality assurance procedures and take corrective action where indicated.
• Undertake simple preventative maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and perform simple troubleshooting in the event of malfunction.
• Comply with laboratory inventory management procedures. Notify appropriate laboratory personnel when test kits, reagents or other supplies should be re-ordered.
• Comply with good laboratory practice as set out by the International Laboratory Accreditation Program and Singapore regulatory agencies such as the Medical Audit & Accreditation Unit.
• Comply with all requirements of the Institutional as well as Departmental Safety Manual.
• Comply with Institutional IT Security and Data Governance
• Comply with Institutional and National PDPA Regulation
• Keep current with new instrumentation, techniques and procedures by attending/participating in appropriate workshops, seminars and in-service education classes.
• Assist with the conduct of in-service education and continuing education classes.
• Assist with coaching of trainees and new staff in laboratory procedures.
• Guide Laboratory Technicians, Clerical staff and Health Attendants in their work when required.
• Perform shift duties as required.
• Promptly carry out the instruction(s) of senior staff with regard to work procedures and duties.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities (20%)

• Undertake back-up procedures in the event of emergencies such as loss of electrical power and information system crash.
• Participate and contribute to project teams as required.
• Participate in laboratory administrative work such as filing, processing of deliveries orders and invoices.
• Evaluate new laboratory test methodologies and instrumentation.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• BSc in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
• Good laboratory skills.
• Above average dexterity with good general health and no colour blindness.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Service orientated and customer focused.