Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist (Pathologist Assistant)

TAN TOCK SENG HOSPITAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TAN TOCK SENG HOSPITAL PTE LTD invites applications for a hospital pathology research role focused on central review and annotation of slides, overseeing slide production, and digital image capture for study purposes.

The incumbent will coordinate with the study team, participate in protocol training, ensure regulatory documentation such as DSRB submissions, and maintain rigorous records while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• MBBS or MD preferred or PhD, MSc, or equivalent advanced degree in pathology‑related biomedical sciences, medical laboratory science, or a related discipline
• Formal training in histopathology, including tissue processing, sectioning, staining, and quality control.
• Experience in a hospital pathology department or equivalent laboratory environment is desirable; roles may range from Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist to Principal Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Experience with regulatory documentation and research administration (DSRB submissions, grant management) is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated competency in slide review and annotation.
• Experience supporting research studies or clinical projects, preferably in pathology or a laboratory setting.
• Ability to work within study protocols and governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with digital pathology platforms and image management systems is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills for regulatory and study-related records.
• Effective communication to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain pace in a fast environment

Responsibilities

• Contribute to execution of project-funded research activities in the Department of Pathology.
• Undertake central review and annotation of pathology slides and oversee slide production and digital image acquisition.
• Collaborate with study team to align with study protocol needs and training.
• Perform research-level histopathology review and annotation per study protocols with proper documentation.
• Serve as communication link between the study site (TTSH) and main site (BII).
• Ensure archiving and transfer of images to the main site per protocols and requirements.
• Oversee DSRB and grant applications and management including funding sourcing and records.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols and institutional governance.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to support smooth research execution.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by Reporting Officer, consistent with the role.

Skills

Histopathology review

Slide annotation

Regulatory documentation

Research administration

Education

MBBS/MD or PhD in pathology-related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• This position will contribute to the execution of the project-funded research activities within the Department of Pathology. The incumbent is expected to undertake central review and annotation of pathology slides, and oversee the process of slide production and digital image acquisition for the purposes of the study.
• Work with the study team to understand the study protocol needs. This will include attending any training courses organized by the main study site for alignment and standardization of work processes and reporting.
• Be responsible for case and slide selection, slide and image preparations (including sectioning and staining quality control for the purposes of the study), annotations and labelling.
• Perform research-level histopathology review and annotation of slides according to study protocols, maintaining appropriate documentation of case selection and findings.
• Serve as the communication link between the study site (TTSH) and the main site (BII).
• Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure proper archiving and transfer of images to the main study site for analysis in accordance with study protocols and institutional requirements.
• Be responsible for the DSRB and grant applications and management, including sourcing for funding and documentation/record-keeping of funds utilization.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, institutional policies, and applicable research governance requirements.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support smooth execution of research activities.
• Undertake other research-related or other duties as assigned by the Reporting Officer, consistent with the role.

Job Requirements

• MBBS or MD degree preferred or PhD, MSc, or equivalent advanced degree in pathology‑related biomedical sciences, medical laboratory science, or a related discipline
• Formal training in histopathology, including tissue processing, sectioning, staining, and quality control.
• Experience working in a hospital pathology department or equivalent laboratory environment is desirable. Candidates will be placed in roles commensurate with their level of experience ranging from Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist to Principal Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Experience with regulatory documentation and research administration (e.g. DSRB submissions, grant management) is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated competency in slide review and annotation.
• Demonstrated experience supporting research studies or clinical research projects, preferably within a pathology or laboratory setting
• Ability to work effectively within research study protocols and institutional governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with digital pathology platforms and image management systems is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, including preparation of regulatory and study‑related records.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with multidisciplinary research and laboratory teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Successful candidates will be offered a 2 year contract