Laboratory Technician
NEW
REF 1652067
10 hours ago | Dubai | full time
- General
- Location: Dubai
- Occupancy: full time
- Description
- Job Description
Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for inhabitants of UAE in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.
The Laboratory Technician I performs various simple laboratory work under supervision of a medical technologist. Has educational background compatible with the demands of his/her duties. Primary duties include performing phlebotomies, operating lab equipment, identifying, evaluating, and packing specimens, computer order entry, and other related duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Compliance with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Immunization Policy required: serologic evidence of immunity to or documented evidence of vaccination against, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Tdap, Hepatitis B, and annual vaccination against influenza.
Essential Job Functions
Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains laboratory equipment by performing set-ups, making necessary adjustments, performing maintenance, and cleaning laboratory equipment.
Performs phlebotomies on patients of all ages, using age specific skills.
Performs computer data entry following established procedures.
Prepares specimens for shipment following established procedures.
Checks all samples collected or submitted for appropriateness following established procedures.
Performs required tasks to assure smooth operation of the lab.
Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
- Requirements
- Requirements and skills
Proven experience as Lab Technician or relevant position
Experience in operating electrical and nonelectrical laboratory equipment and potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, infectious bacteria, biohazards etc.)
In depth knowledge of QHSE Systems, preventative measures and laboratory best practices
Excellent physical condition and endurance
Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems
Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
Valid laboratory technician license
Degree in biology, chemistry or relevant field
- Provisions
- Salary: to be discussed
- Accommodation provided
- Publisher
- direct employer
- up to 50 employees