Laboratory Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Laboratory Operations:

. Facilitate and support Sales Team to provide and fulfil operational requirements for clinics including sample sending, collection, and kit requests.

. Coordinate servicing and repair of office equipment, laboratory equipment, as well as disposal of faulty items and procurement of new ones.

. Create, revise, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other relevant documents with respect to lab equipment.

. Pack collection kits and ensure sufficient inventory of collection kits at all times.

. Assist in receiving and data entry/ accessioning of samples, as well as any ad-hoc administrative duties.

. Ensure office facilities are functioning e.g. change of light bulbs, carpet cleaning, air conditioner maintenance etc.

. Support logistics team in ensuring prompt action on sample requests from collection to lab operations.

. Assist to ensure adequate stock levels of reagents, consumables, and clinic and office supplies.

Samples Accessioning and Preparation:

. Receive and accession samples that arrive in the laboratory for clinical testing.

. Check and verify that all patient identification, labels and test orders are correct.

. Assign and affixed a unique laboratory accession number or barcode to track the sample throughout the testing process.

. Scan request forms for laboratory administrative assistants to enter the data into LIS.

. Sort, centrifuge and aliquot samples where necessary.

Laboratory/ Fire Safety Officer: (training will be provided)

. Conduct fire safety workshops and drills for staff and organize yearly fire safety exercises in collaboration with building management.

. Ensure compliance with fire safety standards through regular servicing and checks of fire safety equipment including fire extinguishers.

SKILLS:

. Competency in Microsoft Office applications (in particular Microsoft Word & Excel).

. Meticulous and demonstrates ownership in the roles and responsibility at work.

. Uphold integrity in work, systematic in terms of work and documentation.

. Collaborative, good team player and able to work independently.

. Good time management.

. Good personal hygiene and housekeeping to ensure the lab is well-maintained at all times.

. 5.5 day work week

BENEFITS:

- 14 days Annual Leave

- Birthday Leave

- Medical & dental benefits

Interested candidates, please apply with your resume and include (i) reason for leaving your latest employment, and (ii) expected salary. Thank you.