Medical Technologist

EUROFINS CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics Pte. Ltd.

in Singapore seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform a broad range of tests across molecular biology, biochemistry, haematology, immunology, serology and microbiology under the guidance of the Laboratory Manager. The role covers pre-analytical and analytical work, instrument maintenance, technical validation, and inventory management, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting to clinicians.

Qualifications

• Shows meticulous attention to results and safety.
• Works well independently and in a team to achieve targets.
• Communicates clearly with clinicians and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Set up, calibrate, maintain, operate, and shut down analytical instruments.
• Perform procedures per SOPs and ensure safety compliance.
• Report and verify critical values to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain Laboratory Information System (LIS) competence.
• Contribute to quality improvement and timely testing.
• Perform phlebotomy and onsite screening support as needed.
• Take on additional duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION OBJECTIVES:

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, this position will be required to perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist in prevention, diagnosis, treatment of diseases as well as patients monitoring with the clinicians. These tests have a wide range of disciplines, not limited to molecular biology, biochemistry, haematology, immunology, serology and microbiology.

POSITION OBJECTIVES

Duties include working in pre-analytical, analytical, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation, technical validation and inventory management.

• Operates and maintains sophisticated instruments and equipment used in the laboratory.
• Able to properly set up, calibrate, maintain, operate and shut down the analytical instruments.
• Perform all procedures in accordance with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure compliance with all requirements of the Laboratory Safety Manual.
• Ensure that "critical value" is reported and received by appropriate personnel as well as resolve queries from customers.
• Maintains competence in Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Programs essential to ensure that laboratory testing is accurate, timely and meets customer needs.
• Perform phlebotomy and onsite screening support as required.
• Any other duties as assigned by Laboratory Manager.

Medical Technologists may be assigned to work and/or specialise in the following disciplines:

• Molecular diagnostics - study and techniques used to identify and analyse nucleic acids such as DNA, RNA or proteins at a molecular level for diagnosis of a particular disease or condition.
• Clinical biochemistry - analysis of body fluids such as blood and urine to diagnose, treat and monitor diseases by interpreting the level of different chemicals in samples.
• Haematology - the study of blood cells and their formation in health and disease, and investigating coagulation factors and disorders.
• Immunology - the study of the body's immune systems, functions and disorders and its analysis.
• Serology - the study of blood serum for diagnostic identification of antibodies.
• Microbiology - culturing and identifying micro-organisms and determining antibiotic susceptibility.

EVOLUTION:

In a fast growing group, employees are frequently being offered increased area of responsibility.

PREFERRED PROFILE:

• Able to work independently as well as a team.
• Good general health and no colour blindness.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Integrity and a professional attitude.
• Ability to do detailed work and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Perform shift duties as required.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc in Biomedical Science, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' of clinical laboratory experience preferred