MiRXES is a Singapore-headquartered molecular diagnostic company with R&D, manufacturing, and clinical lab operations in Singapore, USA, Japan, and China. We specialize in microRNA technologies and the development, manufacturing, and provision of diagnostic test kits and clinical services. Our mission is to enable early disease detection and provide insights for better patient care by harnessing the power of microRNA to augment traditional testing. Our vision is to be the world’s leading developer and provider of accurate, actionable, and affordable microRNA-powered diagnostic tests.
Job Location: Matrix
Job Summary
The Senior Medical Technologist will be responsible to perform laboratory testing and maintenance of daily operations in the clinical diagnostic laboratory to always achieve smooth running of a quality laboratory service.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Perform assigned clinical laboratory testing accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensure the validity of tests results through the performance of established quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Reagents/Materials/Supplies monitoring.
- Evaluate clinical specimens received and organise workflow to provide optimum efficiency of testing and turnaround time of results.
- Extract DNA from various specimen types.
- Perform PCR, hybridisation, library preparation, next generation sequencing, as well as a variety of advanced genetic laboratory applications.
- Evaluate 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.
- To manage and ensure the technical competencies and skill improvement process of the junior and experienced medical technologists through learning curve.
- Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Maintain equipment by performing assigned maintenance activities and troubleshoot unexpected problems with equipment.
- Identify incidents and non-conformances and communicate these to the Laboratory Manager/Director
- Evaluate 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.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Follow all laboratory policies and procedures.
- Participate in laboratory meetings.
- Maintain and demonstrate technical competence.
Desired Skills & Competencies
- Degree in Medical Laboratory/Biomedical Science or related fields.
- Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques and next generation sequencing.
- Prior experience working at clinical laboratory at public or private healthcare establishment is advantageous, but training will be provided.
- Possess troubleshooting skills and ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and with good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines.
- Good interpersonal relationship skills and enjoy working as a team.
We appreciate your interest in the above-mentioned position, however, due to overwhelming response, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
