Medical Laboratory Technologist /Scientist (Molecular Laboratory)

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing laboratory at Singapore General Hospital focused on molecular diagnostics. As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will develop and perform tests, train staff, and manage quality assurance. Ideal candidates hold advanced degrees and have significant experience in molecular biology and diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Develop and evaluate molecular tests (PCR, NGS).
• Experience using molecular techniques and in diagnostic laboratory.
• BSc with at least 3 years or 6 years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and specialized molecular tests.
• Staff training and supervision, quality improvement duties.
• Involvement in laboratory management activities.

Skills

Microbial techniques

Molecular diagnostics

PCR

Quality control

Education

PhD in Microbiology

MSc in Microbiology

BSc in Microbiology

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing hospital diagnostic laboratory involved in the detection of infections using molecular diagnostics, a rapidly growing field. You will be involved in developing, evaluating and performing routine and specialized molecular tests, staff training and supervision, quality improvement and laboratory management duties.

Requirements

• PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology or equivalent
• MSc in Microbiology, Molecular Biology or equivalent
• BSc (Hons) in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences or equivalent with at least 3 years work experience using molecular techniques or at least 6 years experience indiagnostic laboratory.
• Candidate should have experience in developing molecular tests, e.g. polymerase chain reaction.
• Experience using and developing microbial tests using next generation sequencing is an advantage

Medical Laboratory Technologist

This is an exciting opportunity to join a young and dynamic laboratory involved in the detection of infections using molecular diagnostics, a rapidly growing field. You will be performing routine diagnostic molecular tests using PCR, line probe assays and sequencing as well as quality control activities.

Requirements

• BSc in Microbiology, Molecular Biology or equivalent
• Previous experience using molecular techniques and/or working in a diagnostic laboratory is preferred.