Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description:

We're looking for Medical Laboratory Scientists to join our team, where you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality clinical laboratory services. If you have a degree in Biomedical Science (or a related field), we’d love to hear from you.

If you're enthusiastic about laboratory science and eager to be part of bringing diagnostic products to life, we encourage you to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts serological testing procedures (IFA) including sample handling and storage as well as reporting of results.
• Develops and validates enhancements to existing processes, including lab automation, improved workflows, and new diagnostic assays.
• Performs cell culture and manufacturing of IVD test kits. (On-the-job training will be provided)
• Ensures biosafety practices are strictly adhered to during the handling of potentially infectious biological samples.
• Ensures all tests are performed accurately in a timely and safe fashion.
• Ensures regular maintenance of all equipment and inventory, oversees purchase of consumables and preparation of laboratory reagents/supplies, including laboratory cleaning and waste disposal.
• Oversees and performs laboratory quality assurance duties such as verification of quality control standards and conducting basic performance checking tests.
• Performs daily administrative operations such as data entry into LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and report generation.
• Develops SOPs, lab forms, and work instructions.
• Monitors and maintains compliance with CAP and MOH HCSA regulations.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Lab Manager and/or the Management.

Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years of clinical laboratory experience (Fresh graduates are welcome to apply)
• Proven competent in conducting routine clinical lab testing in a safe and timely manner, reviewing results, leading validation studies, managing teams, manpower rostering and other duties as assigned by the Lab Manager and/or the Management.
• Experience with cell culture, immunofluorescence assay (IFA), molecular diagnostics and Western blotting will be an added advantage.
• Familiarisation with CAP and MOH HCSA audits and guidelines will be an added advantage.
• Open to learning and being involved in R&D and Manufacturing processes.