Medical Laboratory Technologist - RAI Research (Contract)

Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan Tock Seng Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist on a 1 year contract to support translational immunology and allergy research within a dynamic clinical environment.

You will coordinate day-to-day lab workflow with clinical researchers, oversee equipment and SOPs, and process specimens including PBMC isolation. The role requires hands-on assay work (ELISpot, ELISA) and meticulous data recording.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, Immunology or related discipline.
• Familiarity with human blood sample processing, mammalian cell culture, ELISpot and ELISA assays is advantageous.
• Prior experience coordinating laboratory operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory workflow, scheduling and inventory management with research assistants.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, vendor liaison; maintain SOPs, logs and documentation.
• Receive, process and store clinical research specimens, including serum/plasma separation and PBMC isolation from blood samples.
• Perform mammalian cell culture, ELISpot (PBMC-based and whole-blood), ELISA and other immunological assays.
• Contribute to assay development, optimisation, validation and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate experimental records; organise data and prepare figures to support reports, presentations and manuscripts.
• Uphold biosafety, research governance and laboratory safety standards.

Skills

Lab coordination

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative work

Documentation & reporting

Biosafety practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science or Life Sciences or Immunology

Tools

ELISpot

ELISA

PBMC handling equipment

Job description

Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Medical Laboratory Technologist (1 year contract) Department of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology

We are looking for a motivated and organised laboratory professional to support translational immunology and allergy research in a dynamic clinical research environment.

Responsibilities

• Work together with research assistants and coordinate day-to-day laboratory workflow, scheduling and inventory management
• Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration and vendor liaison; maintain SOPs, logs and documentation
• Receive, process and store clinical research specimens, including serum/plasma separation and PBMC isolation from blood samples
• Perform mammalian cell culture, ELISpot (PBMC-based and whole-blood), ELISA and other immunological assays
• Contribute to assay development, optimisation, validation and troubleshooting
• Maintain accurate experimental records; organise data and prepare figures to support research reports, presentations and manuscripts
• Uphold biosafety, research governance and laboratory safety standards

Requirements

• A degree in Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, Immunology or a related discipline, with hands-on experience in a biomedical or research laboratory.
• Familiarity with human blood sample processing, mammalian cell culture, ELISpot and ELISA assays is advantageous.
• Prior experience coordinating laboratory operations preferred.
• Detail-oriented, able to manage concurrent activities, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively alongside clinicians and research scientists.