Molecular Diagnostics Technologist

Job Summary

The Technologist - Molecular Diagnostics will perform and provide analyses for low to high complex diagnostic testing in the relevant section.

Job Responsibilities 1

Actively participates in the technical and analytical work of the section.

Liaises with Senior Technologist / Supervisor on appropriateness of tests, results and additional testing as required.

Monitors, records, and reports back results, participating in discussion to rectify areas of concern if necessary.

In liaison with the Senior Technologist / Supervisor, ensures adequate stocks of reagents and consumables are available for the efficient running of the service.

In liaison with the Senior Technologist / Supervisor, provides technical advice on, and assists in the selection / validation of new equipment.

Takes responsibility for the maintenance and safe use of equipment within the section.

Helps to ensure the provision of a high quality, cost-effective service with the emphasis on quality assurance in all aspects of the section supervised by monitoring and audit of internal quality control.

Uses LIS to generate workload statistics and run queries. 

Assesses quality of data according to defined criteria and participates in the external quality assurance schemes that the Department subscribes to.

Carries out corrective action as advised when the quality control procedures fail.

Job Responsibilities 2

Maintains licensing and registration with Qatari authorities as a Biomedical Scientist/Technologist.

Participates in the implementation of new methodologies under the direction of the Senior Technologist / Supervisor.

Participates in research and development as directed by the Senior Technologist / Supervisor.

Adheres to MMC standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.

Maintains open lines of communication with colleagues, internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective cooperation and consultation.

Investigates and takes action to resolve the problems with analytical methods and equipment.

Communicates with colleagues within the Department on a range of complex subjects and co-operates and consults with medical, scientific, and clerical staff throughout Laboratories.

Assists in ensuring achievement of and maintaining CAP, JCI and ISO15189 standards in the section.

Ensures policies and procedures for the sections are adhered to.

Keeps abreast of advancements in Molecular Diagnostics by attending conferences and seminars and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

Participates in the training (theoretical and practical) of technical staff in methodologies, principles, and procedures by way of tutorials, presentations, and seminars.

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Functional knowledge and clinical experience in Clinical laboratories.

Knowledge of and experience with Clinical laboratory safety and risks.

Knowledge of ISO 15189/CAP/JCI standards and guidelines.

Demonstrated strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Job Experience

Minimum 4 years’ experience in clinical laboratories as a licensed Clinical Scientist or Technologist (required).

Minimum 3 years as a Technologist in a CAP or ISO15189 laboratory (required).

Minimum 2 years in GCC (preferred).

Competencies

Education