Hiregulf
A leading clinical laboratory and diagnostic healthcare facility in Dubai is currently seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join its professional healthcare team. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with hands-on UAE laboratory experience who are passionate about laboratory diagnostics, quality assurance, patient safety, and accurate medical testing procedures.
The selected candidate will play a key role in performing laboratory investigations, analyzing patient samples, operating laboratory equipment, and ensuring full compliance with international laboratory accreditation standards including JCI and CAP requirements. Candidates with strong technical expertise, analytical thinking, and excellent communication skills are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities -Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Independently perform a wide range of laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, and clinical experiments in accordance with approved laboratory protocols and international healthcare standards.
- Prepare, process, label, and analyze patient specimens including blood, urine, tissue, and other biological samples using standard laboratory techniques.
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate laboratory instruments and diagnostic equipment to ensure precise and accurate test results.
- Conduct routine quality control checks and ensure laboratory procedures comply with internal quality assurance policies and accreditation standards.
- Accurately document laboratory findings, test reports, observations, and patient records using laboratory information systems (LIS).
- Interpret laboratory test results and effectively communicate findings to referral doctors, physicians, and healthcare professionals when required.
- Ensure strict compliance with laboratory safety procedures, infection control policies, chemical handling regulations, and biomedical waste management protocols.
- Follow JCI (Joint Commission International) and CAP (College of American Pathologists) accreditation standards to maintain high-quality laboratory operations.
- Monitor inventory levels of laboratory reagents, consumables, and testing materials while coordinating with procurement when necessary.
- Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and organization of laboratory workstations and equipment to support a safe working environment.
- Assist in internal audits, quality improvement initiatives, and laboratory accreditation activities.
- Collaborate with laboratory technicians, pathologists, and healthcare staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely reporting of results.
Job Requirements – MLT
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related healthcare discipline.
- 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in a UAE-based medical laboratory, diagnostic center, hospital laboratory, or healthcare facility.
- Strong knowledge of laboratory testing procedures, clinical diagnostics, microbiology, hematology, biochemistry, and pathology practices.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality assurance procedures.
- Understanding of healthcare safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and laboratory compliance regulations.
- Experience working under JCI and CAP accredited laboratory environments is highly preferred.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Good communication skills with the ability to explain laboratory findings professionally to medical practitioners.
- DHA License or DHA Eligibility Letter is preferred.
Medical Laboratory Technologist -Skills
- Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS/LIS)
- Strong understanding of quality control and quality assurance in clinical laboratories
- Ability to manage multiple laboratory tasks under pressure
- Excellent documentation and reporting abilities
- Strong commitment to patient safety and healthcare excellence
Job Details
- Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Industry: Clinical Laboratory & Diagnostic Healthcare
- Job Location: Dubai
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Experience Required: 2–3 Years
- License Preferred: DHA License / DHA Eligibility