Translational Immunology Lab Technologist (1-year)

Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan Tock Seng Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist on a 1 year contract to support translational immunology and allergy research within a dynamic clinical environment.

You will coordinate day-to-day lab workflow with clinical researchers, oversee equipment and SOPs, and process specimens including PBMC isolation. The role requires hands-on assay work (ELISpot, ELISA) and meticulous data recording.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, Immunology or related discipline.
• Familiarity with human blood sample processing, mammalian cell culture, ELISpot and ELISA assays is advantageous.
• Prior experience coordinating laboratory operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory workflow, scheduling and inventory management with research assistants.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, vendor liaison; maintain SOPs, logs and documentation.
• Receive, process and store clinical research specimens, including serum/plasma separation and PBMC isolation from blood samples.
• Perform mammalian cell culture, ELISpot (PBMC-based and whole-blood), ELISA and other immunological assays.
• Contribute to assay development, optimisation, validation and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate experimental records; organise data and prepare figures to support reports, presentations and manuscripts.
• Uphold biosafety, research governance and laboratory safety standards.

Skills

Lab coordination

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative work

Documentation & reporting

Biosafety practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science or Life Sciences or Immunology

Tools

ELISpot

ELISA

PBMC handling equipment

Job description

Tan Tock Seng Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist on a 1 year contract to support translational immunology and allergy research within a dynamic clinical environment.

You will coordinate day-to-day lab workflow with clinical researchers, oversee equipment and SOPs, and process specimens including PBMC isolation. The role requires hands-on assay work (ELISpot, ELISA) and meticulous data recording.