Hays | Medical Technologist

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Our client is seeking a Medical Technologist to join the first large-scale genome sequencing project in the town and report to the Lead Scientist (Genome Diagnostics and Precision Health).

• Conduct daily and routine laboratory operations, equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Process and analyse clinical specimens by molecular testing methods following standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Extract DNA/RNA from clinical tissue samples (e.g., whole blood, buccal swab, saliva, tumour, and normal tissues) and perform cell culture work.
• Perform quality control (QC), library preparation and operate next / third generation sequencing systems, laboratory equipment and analysers.
• Support the implementation of QC, documentation, internal audit and external quality assurance programmes to meet the accreditation standards.
• Assist in developing new protocols and evaluating new sequencing technologies.
• Participate in research and development activities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by senior officers.

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory sciences, biochemistry, biology or equivalent.
• Certificate of Registration (MLT Part I) and a valid Practising Certificate issued by the Medical Laboratory Technologists Board, Hong Kong (MLT Board).
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a genetic research laboratory or medical laboratory with provision of human genetic testing.
• Preferably with 2 years of working experience in short/long-read sequencing (QC and preliminary data analysis) and quality management systems (e.g. developing SOPs and operation manuals).

• Exposure to whole genome sequencing (WGS).

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to continue forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV, or Contact Charmaine Wong via email

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Quality Assurance, Research, and Science

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories