The HOD - Biochemistry will include managing overall lab operations in accordance with ISO 15189:2012 requirement; developing procedures to ensure safety, security, quality, and accuracy of results; designing and performing test procedures; analyzing requests for tests and equipment; tending to administrative and management matters; consulting with principal clients; and assisting in budgeting.
Job Responsibilities
- To ensure that a roster is prepared
- To formally review staff performance on an annual basis
- To continuously assess the training and competency of staff
- To ensure that all processes and procedures comply with Quality Documentation and to assist in the routine functions of the laboratory to ensure consistent service.
- To regularly liaise with the Regional Laboratory Manager, HODs and Core Lab Manager with regards to process improvement
- To ensure that all corrective action taken with respect to testing processes is correctly and adequately documented.
- Perform and oversee complex histological techniques, including tissue embedding, sectioning, and specialized staining.
- Regularly monitor QC, calibration, instrument log book records to ensure compliance with SOPs, correct filing.
- To monitor the arrival times of couriers, completion, checking and filing of courier round sheets is completed according to documented procedures.
- To report any deviation in writing to the Head of Department Logistics.
- To review the courier rounds at least every 2 months and document recommendations to the courier supervisor or Head of Department Logistics any changes in scheduling / processes / procedures.
What we're looking for
- Minimum 5 to 7 year's of working experience in a laboratory setting, with preferably at least 3 years in a supervisory position.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Lab Technology, Biomedical Science, or any other related majors.
- Able to work on rotational shift / on-call duties if required.
- Phlebotomy skills is an added advantage.
Location: Wisma Tecna, Petaling Jaya
