Job Description & Requirements
- Receive, examine and perform laboratory testing on clinical specimens and report the results within TAT in accordance with laboratory policies and standard operating procedures.
- Perform PCR, hybridisation, library preparation, next generation sequencing, as well as a variety of advanced genetic laboratory applications.
- Review results to determine interference, inhibition, or other problems that arise during extraction, amplification or sequencing of nucleic acids.
- Perform quality control, validation, and other activities to verify the performance of clinical assays.
- Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, and notify Laboratory Manager when instruments malfunction.
- Work closely with Laboratory Manager/Director to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in quality assurance according to established policies and procedures.
- Manage inventory of supplies and reagents and communicate order needs.
- Operate computer programs related to equipment and LIS systems.
- Maintain records of test results and archives of data.
- Keep Good Clinical Practice and safe working environment complying with the requirements of laboratory safety, staff safety, and patient safety.
- Perform laboratory procedures, examinations, and other tests according to established laboratory policies and procedures.
- Maintain and demonstrate technical competence.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
Education: Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification or a basic degree in a relevant science subject
Experience: Preferably 2-3 years of clinical laboratory experience in molecular genetics, biochemical genetics, or cytogenetics. Keen interest to learn with positive work attitude, analytical thinking, good communication and interpersonal skills.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed relevant to the role. Salary will be commensurate with relevant experiences.
