Medical Laboratory Technologist - Microbiology Lab

Medical Laboratory Technologist (Microbiology)

Institution: Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Family Group: Allied Health

Job Description

You will perform a wide variety of molecular microbiology and diagnostic microbiology tests on patient specimens and report results of the tests according to established protocols in the Microbiology Section of the Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM) in Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) and in the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID), to help clinicians diagnose, treat diseases, and monitor therapy.

You will also perform receiving and sorting of specimens, assessing suitability of specimens for testing, data entry of test requests, and rejection of specimens that are unsuitable for testing.

You will participate in quality assurance and quality control programmes in the Section, assists in providing on-the-bench training for new staff and attachment students, assists in initiatives to review and improve processes within the Section to achieve organisational goals, and support the Section Leader in operational and administrative matters.

Job Requirements

• Preferably Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Science, Clinical Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or any other equivalent qualification
• Candidates with Diploma in Laboratory Science, Clinical Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or any other equivalent qualification may be considered for the position of Junior Medical Laboratory Technologist
• No experience required, but preferred interest to grow career in a diagnostic laboratory in healthcare
• Able to work efficiently, meticulously and responsibly in a fast-paced environment independently, as well as in a team
• Possesses good interpersonal, organisational, coordination, communication, and computer skills
• Able to work 3-rotating-shift work patterns, including staggered and extended working hours, and coverage after hours and on weekends and public holidays to meet the needs of the department and hospital