Laboratory Technologist (Medical)

Location Singapore
Discipline Healthcare & Medical
Job Reference BBBH96295_1616769558
Salary S$3000 - S$6500 per month + Bonus
Consultant Email zhaohui.song@manpower.com.sg
EA License No. 02C3423

We are looking for Medical Technologists who are keen to join our Covid-19 testing effort in particular.
Key responsibilities:

  • Perform high complexity testing according to established SOPs for molecular diagnostic techniques, including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, genotyping, and sequencing.
  • Maintain stringent quality and safety standards in all testing steps and document corrective actions as part of quality management if any are required.
  • Correctly receive, requisition, process, and ensure proper identification of specimens.
  • Evaluate sample integrity and adhere to relevant procedures in cases of unacceptable specimens.
  • Perform equipment maintenance checks on a daily/weekly/monthly basis or as needed.
  • Participate in reagent and assay quality control and validations as needed.
  • Participate in internal and external quality assurance programmes.
  • Troubleshoot assays and instruments as needed.
  • Manage laboratory supplies and inventory.


To be a good fit for this role, you would have:

  • At least a degree in Biomedical Science, Life Sciences or a relevant field.
  • Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (ISO/CAP) or a clinical/molecular laboratory setting. Experience working with infectious diseases would be advantageous.
  • Familiarity with molecular diagnostic techniques, including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, genotyping, and sequencing. Familiarity with high through-put sequencers is advantageous.
  • No discomfort working with viruses and the necessary precautions (e.g. strict compliance with safety protocols and PPE).
  • Flexibility in working on weekends, public holidays, and shift timings (for e.g. 9am-6pm/10am-7pm/1pm-10pm) as needed, based on staff rosters.
  • Familiarity with laboratory information management systems.


Specific title may be calibrated to match a given candidate's experience.

Song Zhao Hui EA License No. 02C3423 Personnel Registration No. R1761205

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