111 Medical Laboratory Professionals jobs in Singapore

JOB PURPOSE

The Medical Laboratory Technologist role involves analysis of specimens from patients for the purposes of diagnosis, prevention, prognosis, and treatment of disease. The specimens include blood, urine, other body fluids, and tissue. The Medical Laboratory Technologist supports Junior Medical Laboratory Technologists, Senior Medical Laboratory Scientists, and pathologists in the total test process (pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical).

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific

i. Perform, verify and validate testing of specimens from patients.

ii. Perform calibration, validation, and preventive maintenance on laboratory analysers and other laboratory equipment.

iii. Perform and certify quality control of laboratory analysers, including point-of-care testing devices (where applicable). Perform testing of specimens from quality assurance programme surveys.

iv. Maintain inventory according to lean management practices.

v. Obtain information from medical history (including previous laboratory investigations) relevant to interpretation of current test results.

vi. Ensure that processing of specimens is performed in compliance with protocols, accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.

vii. Provide training, competency assessment, and supervision of junior medical technologists, medical technologists, and phlebotomists (where applicable).

viii. Assessing patient needs, reviewing patient history, and determining the reason(s) for drawing blood.

ix. Preparing specimens for transportation, including labelling of sample tubes vials accurately.

x. Coordinate initial orientation, training and competency testing for all new phlebotomy staff.

xi. Perform specimen reception, order entry and other duties in laboratory, as assigned.

General

i. Perform duties in a professional manner, commensurate with academic and technical skills and training.

ii. Adhere to laws, regulations, and hospital procedures and policies.

iii. Uphold the visions and practices of Woodlands Health.

iv. Fulfil continuing medical education requirements.

v. Participate in quality improvement programmes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education, training and experience

i. Bachelor's degree in biomedical science or equivalent

ii. Diploma with relevant experience and competency

iii. Minimum of two years of working in a clinical laboratory

iv. ASCPi certificate is preferred

Attributes

i. Problem-solving

ii. Multi-tasking

iii. Teamwork

Others

i. Shift work

ii. Long hours of standing up during work

iii. Exposure to biological and chemical hazards

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy services as requested by the clinicians
• Ensure that samples collected are consistently accurate and are despatched timely
• Assist in the servicing and maintenance of phlebotomy tools
• Assist in checking and monitoring the usage of the relevant equipment
• Receive, sort and process laboratory specimens in the clinical laboratory
• Perform laboratory tests as requested by the clinicians and ensure that test results are consistently reliable, accurate and released timely

Requirements

• Diploma in Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, or its equivalent
• Certificate in Phlebotomy is preferred
• Relevant working experience in a clinical laboratory setting would be an added advantage
• Able to work well independently as well as in a team

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

TRAIL (Translational Research and Innovation Lab) serves to accelerate the development of new diagnostic tools and novel treatment/interventions through the translation of scientific discoveries discovered on the bench into the clinical space. By bringing together both Pathology and Clinical domain experts in fields related (but not limited to) assay development, molecular diagnostics and proteomics assays, the laboratory aims to serve as an incubator to roll out novel assays/interventions developed by SingHealth/SGH Researchers for clinical care.

You will perform laboratory tests, assist in preparing various types of media as well as receive and process specimens, including carrying out specialised investigations of patient samples. In addition, you will perform on-going quality control checks to ensure test results are precise and accurate.

Requirements

• Degree in Biomedical Science, Life Sciences or its equivalent
• Able to work in a fast paced environment, both independently and in a team
• Able to work in a responsible, meticulous and efficient manner
• Possess good communication skills

You will perform tests on patients' specimens and conduct continuous quality control checks. You will be involved in problem-solving, inventory management, and other laboratory activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of clinical results. You will be required to perform shift duties to support operational needs.

Requirements:

• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Experience in cytological specimens screening will be advantageous. Candidates with more than 6 years' relevant experience may be considered for a Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist role.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to perform three rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Good team player with strong communication skills

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Technologist

You will be part of the clinical microbiology lab in SGH which plays a key role in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases.

You will perform laboratory tests, assist in preparing various types of media as well as receive and process specimens, including carrying out specialised investigations of patient samples. In addition, you will perform on-going quality control checks to ensure test results are precise and accurate.

Requirements

• Degree in Biomedical Science, Life Sciences or its equivalent
• Able to work in a fast paced environment, both independently and in a team
• Able to work in a responsible, meticulous and efficient manner
• Possess good communication skills
• Able to work rotating shifts

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist

You will be part of the clinical microbiology lab in SGH which plays a key role in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases.

You will be leading a section which focuses on bacterial genomics. The results will contribute to the understanding of disease processes, infection prevention and control, and public health.

You will mentor and coach junior staff. You will also assist in establishing, implementing and updating departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• PhD in a relevant discipline (biomedical science, bioinformatics, computational biology, data science or related field)

• Masters in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience

• Degree in Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Medical Technology or equivalent with minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience

• Good command of English, communications and interpersonal skills are important

• Proficiency in scripting and statistical language (eg Perl, Python, R, particularly in the use of packages such as biopython).

• Prior experience in wet lab and bioinformatics analysis of human/microbial genomes, metagenomics will be an advantage

• Knowledge in high performance computing (HPC) and cloud computing

We are looking for highly driven individuals to join the Department of Pathology as our Medical Laboratory Technologist. Highly motivated individuals, adaptable histopathology technician with a passion to provide a high-quality histopathology research resources are encouraged to apply.

Technical role:

• Liaise with different sub-specialist Pathologists and N2CR members on the consolidation of materials and annotation of tissues for Tissue Microarrays (TMAs) construction and its map.

• Searching (with clinician input) for relevant pathology cases, retrieving and choosing blocks, assisting the Pathologist with tissue annotation

• Provide relevant histological services (e.g. microtomy) for the N2CR members as and when is required

• Staff must be able to trim the FFPE block to expose the tissue surface for the construction of TMA.

• Operationalise consent and prospective sample collection for biopsy, organoid, PDX development; targeting serial or longitudinal samples and data

Admin role:

• Assist in lab management (Archive and inventoried constructed TMA blocks – tumour library)

• Uphold research integrity and ensure safety compliance

• Act as a Liaison among TR, NUS Ex-Path, and N2CR Programme Admin Lead for requesting Pathology FFPE Tissues and tracking for consumables purchases and equipment maintenance (TMA machine).

• To keep careful records of all tissue samples curated and respective requestors including clinical collaborators and N2CR members

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry or equivalent from an accredited University.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in a field related to histology, molecular biology, anatomy or biomedical research will be considered favourably.
• Experience in tissue microarrays would be an asset

Sengkang General Hospital Pte. Ltd.

Job Category: Allied Health Professional

Posting Date: 30 Oct 2023

You will perform tests on patients' specimens and conduct continuous quality control checks. You will be involved in problem-solving, inventory management, and other laboratory activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of clinical results. You will be required to perform shift duties to support operational needs.

Requirements:

• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Experience in cytological specimens screening will be advantageous. Candidates with more than 6 years' relevant experience may be considered for a Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist role.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to perform three rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Good team player with strong communication skills

Req ID: 1862

You will perform laboratory tests, assist in preparing various types of media as well as receive and process specimens, including carrying out specialised investigations of patient samples. In addition, you will perform on-going quality control checks to ensure test results are precise and accurate.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Biomedical Science, Life Sciences or its equivalent
• Able to work independently as well as a team

Job Description

Perform duties in both routine and specialized laboratory tests on clinical samples in Haematology laboratory. Daily duties include processing of peripheral blood, bone marrow and body fluid specimens for various diagnostic tests within the laboratory.

Moreover, specialized test procedures such as producing bone marrow smears, preparing reagents required for different tests, and staining according to the laboratory's standard operating procedures as well as assisting Haematologists in reporting patient results are within the expected job scope of this position.

Other responsibilities may include equipment troubleshooting, when necessary, optimization of test procedures, quality assurance, and inventory management in compliance with our organization's technical and safety guidelines.

Job Requirements

· Degree in Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Medical Technology or its equivalent.

· Prior knowledge and experience in routine haematology lab with basic cells morphology will be an advantage.

· Able to work both independently and as part of a team in challenging environment.

· Good collaborator with effective communication skills.

· Driven and ability to learn new techniques.

· Extended working hours may be required to meet the hospital needs or demands of high workload.