[ref. g91993200] Geylang - Medical Technologist

Headquartered in Palo Alto and Singapore, Lucence supplies personalized cancer care services through twin CLIA-licensed laboratories in the United States and Singapore.

Key responsibilities:

• Performing high complexity testing according to established SOPs for molecular diagnostic techniques, including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, genotyping, and next generation sequencing.
• Correctly receiving, requisitioning, processing, and ensuring proper identification of specimens and chain of custody.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical problems as needed.
• Participating in technical and clinical verification and validation studies.
• Participating in internal and external quality assurance programs.
• Monitoring inventory and lab supplies in assigned areas.
• Maintaining strict quality standards according to laboratory accreditation and licensing requirements, e.g. CAP, CLIA, HCSA.
• Performing, recording and interpreting results of quality control procedures and taking corrective action where necessary
• Performing other duties as assigned to ensure smooth laboratory operations.

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

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science, Life Sciences or its equivalent.
• Familiarity with molecular diagnostics techniques, including handling of patient samples, nucleic acid extraction, real-time PCR, genotyping and sequencing etc. would be an advantage
• Willingness to undergo training, including MT(ASCP) certification and California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license exam.
• Usual working hours would be 8.30 am-6.30 pm / 8.30am-5.30pm and half-days on Sat (subject to shift allocations).
• A high degree of attention to detail and ability to stay focused executing the complex laboratory protocol.
• Willingness to ‘roll your sleeves up’ and a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Exceptional attention to detail as meticulousness is key when dealing with patient samples.
• Strong self-motivation, resilience, keen interest in learning and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Fully vaccinated status against COVID-19.
• This is a full time role with a minimum commitment of 3 years with the potential of being deployed overseas (USA) for a 1.5-year period upon completion of training (1-year period).