Medical Technologist, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Medical Technologist to provide diagnostic testing on in vitro fertilised embryos. Responsibilities include conducting preimplantation genetic testing for disorders, developing genetic diagnostic assays, and participating in quality assessments. Candidates should have a Degree in Life Sciences or related fields, along with experience in Molecular Biology and Genetics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Medical Sciences or related qualification.
• Prior experience in Molecular Biology, Genomics and Genetics and next-generation sequencing.
• Competent in IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preimplantation genetic testing for common single gene disorders and chromosomal abnormalities.
• Develop custom genetic diagnostic assays for rare single gene disorders.
• Conduct preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies.
• Involve in the general administrative operation and services of the Centre.
• Participate in annual External Quality Assessment (EQA).
• Attend to telephone enquiries/calls and trace results when requested.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Genomics

Genetics

IT Skills

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or Medical Sciences

Job description

Overview

The Medical Technologist is responsible for providing diagnostic testing on in vitro fertilised embryos of patients undergoing pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT).

Responsibilities

• Conduct preimplantation genetic testing for common single gene disorders and chromosomal abnormalities.
• Develop custom genetic diagnostic assays for rare single gene disorders and conduct the PGT for rare single gene disorders.
• Conduct preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies.
• Involve in the general administrative operation and services of the Centre, internal and external audits, and R&D aspect.
• Participate in annual External Quality Assessment (EQA).
• Attend to telephone enquiries/calls and trace results when requested.
• Participate in service quality activities/program.

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Medical Sciences or related qualification.
• Prior experience in Molecular Biology, Genomics and Genetics and next-generation sequencing.
• Competent in IT skills.