Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

Responsible for diagnosis of the gynae and non-gynae samples by evaluating and interpreting the cells from patient samples. To assist in the supervision and maintenance of daily operations in the pathology laboratory.Job ResponsibilitiesThe senior cytotechnologist should work independently and/or under the guidance of the pathologist and other health care professionalsLiaise with other departments to assist and ensure the smooth workflow in the laboratoryMaintain a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with local health and safety legislation and following recommendations of bodies such as NCCLS and OSHEEnsure department’s compliance with good laboratory practices as set out by the Laboratory Accreditation Program of the College of American Pathologists and Singapore regulatory agencies such as the Medical Audit & Accreditation UnitParticipate in the primary and secondary diagnostic screening of the gynaecological and non- gynaecological samplesProvide FNA services for the specialists’ clinics, radiology/endoscopy department and wardsAssist and/or take initiative in contributing to quality improvement in clinical serviceSupervise daily distribution of workloadParticipate in quality control procedures, including the external quality assurance programs and to maintain high quality standardsAssist in trouble shooting and problem solving of all quality control and operational mattersEnsure that all enquiries and problems are handled in a courteous and professional mannerMust be proficient in the use of LIS (EPIC), the laboratory informative systemTo ascertain professional competency by maintaining high levels of concentration required to provide good quality serviceMaintain all required log books/sheets for routine QC checks in the laboratory including staining, mounting, labeling and equipment maintenanceFamiliar with and responsible for regular checking and updating of the laboratory Quality Assurance and Procedure ManualsTo support and assist in the training of resident pathologist as well as to actively participate in the training program for newly recruited Cytotech's.Job RequirementsDegree in Biological/Life Sciences preferredPossess a valid IAC (International Academy of Cytology) certificate in gynae and non-gynae Cytology or a recognized Cytology certificate from a recognized institution5 years of work experience with a degree, or 8 years of work experience in a Cytology laboratory preferredAble to work independently and as a team memberDemonstrate strong problem-solving abilitiesPossess excellent organizational and communication skillsComputer literate