Microbiology Lab Technician — Hands-on & QA Focus

Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan Tock Seng Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant/Associate to support the Microbiology Section in preparation, autoclaving, and material handling. You will assist with specimen handling, stock management, and instrument maintenance, functioning within a fast-paced lab team.

The role requires a relevant diploma or equivalent and provides on-the-job training with PPE. You will contribute to quality control and adherence to regulatory requirements in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Higher NITEC / Diploma / A-Level or equivalent.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.
• On-the-job training and PPE provided.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for testing (saline, culture media, reagents, disinfectants) and autoclave lab items per protocols.
• Move supplies to storage/cold room and return as required.
• Assist retrieving specimens or culture plates from the chiller for work-up or verification.
• Receive and check stock items; assist in stock management.
• Assist in cleaning spills (biological/chemical).
• Maintain instruments to ensure proper function; assist in troubleshooting.
• Attend to telephone enquiries and direct as appropriate; comply with licensing/regulatory requirements.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties and support quality programmes in the section.

Skills

Lab techniques

Quality control

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Higher NITEC / Diploma / A-Level or above

Tools

LIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tan Tock Seng Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant/Associate to support the Microbiology Section in preparation, autoclaving, and material handling. You will assist with specimen handling, stock management, and instrument maintenance, functioning within a fast-paced lab team.

The role requires a relevant diploma or equivalent and provides on-the-job training with PPE. You will contribute to quality control and adherence to regulatory requirements in a hospital setting.