Microbiology Medical Laboratory Technologist — Diagnostics

NHG Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

NHG Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist (Microbiology) to perform testing on patient specimens and support the full test process in accordance with policies and accreditation standards. You will review results, interpret findings with clinical context, and ensure timely reporting in a busy hospital lab.

The role includes calibration and maintenance of analysers, participation in external quality assessments, and involvement in quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical science or equivalent.
• Diploma with at least six years of experience and proven competency.
• Experience in culture reading is highly preferred.
• NTU Degree in Laboratory Science.
• Certification such as ASCPi is preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience in a clinical microbiology and or molecular laboratory.
• Experience in routine microbiology and or molecular laboratory workflows, QA, LIS, and analyser operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on patient specimens in accordance with approved laboratory policies, work instructions, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Review, verify, validate, and certify test results promptly, including critical values and unusual findings where required.
• Review relevant clinical history and previous laboratory investigations to support the interpretation of current results.
• Perform calibration, validation, and routine maintenance of laboratory analysers and equipment; review maintenance checklists and temperature records.
• Participate in External Quality Assessment and Proficiency Testing programmes, including CAP, RCPA, and other assigned quality assurance surveys.
• Investigate unsatisfactory quality assurance results and implement follow-up actions where required.
• Conduct lot-to-lot verification and method validation or verification studies in accordance with laboratory requirements.
• Assist in conduct audits for MOH license /CAP accreditation
• Maintain reagents, consumables, and laboratory supplies in accordance with inventory management practices.
• Provide training, competency assessment, and supervision for students, interns, and junior Medical Laboratory Technologists, where applicable.
• Prepare, maintain, and update training materials.
• Support incident investigations, risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring activities.
• Assist with internal audits and audit reports, and conduct selected audits as assigned.
• Generate and monitor key performance indicators and support change-management initiatives that sustain high-quality laboratory services.
• Assist with roster planning and support the Section Leader and senior staff in operational and administrative matters.
• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical science or equivalent

Diploma with at least six years of experience

NTU Degree in Laboratory Science

ASCPi certification

Job description

NHG Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist (Microbiology) to perform testing on patient specimens and support the full test process in accordance with policies and accreditation standards. You will review results, interpret findings with clinical context, and ensure timely reporting in a busy hospital lab.

The role includes calibration and maintenance of analysers, participation in external quality assessments, and involvement in quality improvement projects.