Laboratory Technician

About the Role

Dallah Healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Technician to manage patient specimens and perform analytical tests to the highest standards. This full-time role involves maintaining accurate records and ensuring the efficient operation of laboratory equipment. The position requires 4+ years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tests on patient specimens.
• Record and maintain specimen and test results log books.
• Run internal and external quality control procedures and maintain records.
• Perform day-to-day maintenance of analytical equipment and their documentation.
• Prepare reagents as required.
• Bring urgent or abnormal results to the attention of the relevant laboratory consultant or specialist for communication to the requesting doctor.
• Release out-of-hours results and submit copies to the appropriate laboratory consultant for subsequent verification.
• Maintain daily statistics and necessary documents within the section.
• Ensure stock management and inventory are updated, and that supplies and reagents are within expiration dates and stored at their specific temperature.
• Maintain all documents and worksheets in the section as updated.
• Perform proficiency testing and competency assessments.
• Implement appropriate policies and procedures to achieve the Hospital’s goals and objectives in pursuit of Standards of Care and Quality/Performance Improvement.
• Perform any other duties within professional knowledge and skills as directed by the Head of Department.

Histopathology Duties

As directed by the Head of Laboratory, specific duties related to histopathology include:

• Process, embed, cut, and stain haematoxylin and eosin slides from blocks of fixed tissue.
• Prepare and stain frozen sections and cytology specimens.
• Perform the usual range of special stains and immunocytochemistry on selected cases.
• Maintain stocks of reagents and other consumables.
• Be responsible for chemical inventory and maintaining Personal Protective Equipment, coordinating with the Laboratory Safety Officer.

Experience Required

Candidates should possess 4+ years of experience in a relevant laboratory setting.

Work Type

This is a full-time position.