Medical Laboratory Technologist_Pathology (Contract)*

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join the Department of Pathology. The role involves liaising with Pathologists on tissue microarrays, providing histological services, and managing lab operations. Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in life sciences and strong communication skills. Experience in histology or biomedical research is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a field related to histology or biomedical research will be considered favourably.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Pathologists on TMA materials and tissue annotation.
• Provide relevant histological services for the N2CR members.
• Assist in lab management and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Histology experience

Biomedical research knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences or equivalent

Job description

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Medical Laboratory Technologist_Pathology (Contract)*

Job ID: 8895

Job Function: Allied Health

Institution: National University Hospital

We are looking for highly driven individuals to join the Department of Pathology as our Medical Laboratory Technologist. Highly motivated individuals, adaptable histopathology technician with a passion to provide a high-quality histopathology research resources are encouraged to apply.

Technical role:

• Liaise with different sub-specialist Pathologists and N2CR members on the consolidation of materials and annotation of tissues for Tissue Microarrays (TMAs) construction and its map.
• Searching (with clinician input) for relevant pathology cases, retrieving and choosing blocks, assisting the Pathologist with tissue annotation
• Provide relevant histological services (e.g. microtomy) for the N2CR members as and when is required
• Staff must be able to trim the FFPE block to expose the tissue surface for the construction of TMA.
• Operationalise consent and prospective sample collection for biopsy, organoid, PDX development; targeting serial or longitudinal samples and data

Admin role:

• Assist in lab management (Archive and inventoried constructed TMA blocks – tumour library)
• Uphold research integrity and ensure safety compliance
• Act as a Liaison among TR, NUS Ex-Path, and N2CR Programme Admin Lead for requesting Pathology FFPE Tissues and tracking for consumables purchases and equipment maintenance (TMA machine).
• To keep careful records of all tissue samples curated and respective requestors including clinical collaborators and N2CR members

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry or equivalent from an accredited University.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in a field related to histology, molecular biology, anatomy or biomedical research will be considered favourably.
• Experience in tissue microarrays would be an asset