Associate Medical Laboratory Technologist (Dept of Pathology_Histology)*

Perform routine histological tests in the Department of Pathology for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases.

Job Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the following:

• Perform reception of laboratory specimens, assign charge codes and rejection of those that are unacceptable according to rejection criteria.
• Assist pathologist during trimming and evaluation of specimens.
• Able to gross simple and uncomplicated specimens according to guidelines.
• Perform various technical functions including processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and complex staining, mounting and labeling of prepared slides and block check.
• Perform frozen cryo- sectioning.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment, notify the appropriate personnel if equipment malfunction.
• Prepare and maintains all necessary reagents and stains according to proper specifications.
• Promptly carry out instruction(s) of senior staff with regard to work procedures and duties.
• Comply with good laboratory practice on all procedures in accordance with the laboratory protocols and SOPs.
• Comply with all requirements of the Laboratory Safety Manual.
• Undergo training and development as and when necessary.
• Assist in the inventory management of all the reagents and chemicals.
• Capable of handling frozen section for liver transplant and renal explant services.
• Assist in recording and filing of QA sheets.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor

Diploma in Life Sciences/ Biomedical Science or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Relevant experience in a Histology laboratory preferred
• Meticulous.
• Have initiative and able to function effectively as a member of a team.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of multitasking and effective time management.
• Demonstrate proficiency in applicable computer system and software