19 Laboratory Specialist jobs in Saudi Arabia

Company Description

Future Laboratories is a healthcare company based out of 2414 Morris Ave Ste 303, Union, New Jersey, United States. The company is dedicated to providing cutting-edge laboratory services and healthcare solutions. To potential applicants, it offers a dynamic environment aimed at improving health outcomes through innovation and precision.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Laboratory Specialist located in Jeddah. The Laboratory Specialist will be responsible for operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, participating in quality control procedures, and performing routine laboratory tests. Additionally, the Specialist will interpret and analyze experimental data, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and support laboratory medicine practices. Collaboration with healthcare professionals and contributing to meticulous record-keeping are integral parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Laboratory Equipment and general Laboratory Skills
• Strong Analytical Skills and attention to detail
• Experience in Quality Control procedures
• Knowledge of Laboratory Medicine practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
• Certification or licensure in clinical laboratory practice is a plus

Job Summary

• The Laboratory Specialist is responsible for performing routine analysis in one of the divisions of Clinical Laboratory and blood bank department under supervision of the Senior Medical Technician staff.
• May rotate through various laboratory sections in order to keep familiar with those laboratory procedures which may be ordered on an emergency basis when working shifts.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures through his actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the Riyadh care Hospitals and Clinics.

• Performs duties in the laboratory on-call /shift roster for week-days, week-ends and during public holidays.

• Receives or obtains specimen in aseptic conditions for laboratory testing.

• Prepares specimens for testing and assesses the integrity of clinical specimens as per policies prior to testing.

• Creates daily worksheets activities according to diagnostic applications.

• Performs routine and of moderate complexity testing and analyses according to SOPs and QC assessment.

• Prepares common use reagents and starts the daily calibration of equipments for daily routine activities.

• Performs regular assessment of equipments of common use by measurements of indicators as per laboratories procedures.

• Evaluates new procedures or methods under direct supervision of department Senior Technician.

• Performs daily calibration and maintenance of equipments and sustains documents of all activities.

• Follows approved procedures to ensure laboratory quality control and compliance with standards of practice.

• Maintains accurate records of QC and patient results.

• Identifies and reports deficiencies either technical or managerial to Senior Technician / Chief Technician.

• Participates in the solving-process of laboratory trouble-shooting.

• Sustains appropriate common reagents and products inventory for laboratory activities.

• Adheres to quality system approach of laboratory activities.

• Validates and accepts laboratory results under supervision prior to release through Laboratory Information System.

• Participates in the orientation and training of new technicians.

• Working time may include night shifts and rotating weekends and holidays as per the organization of the department.

• Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure including documentation in patient medical record.

• They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education.

• Ensures the protection of patients' health information.

Qualifications:

A minimum of:

Bachelor's Degree/ ore equivalent from an approved school of medical Technology, College or University.

• Current registration with the designated authority for Medical Technologist / Technician from country of origin/ recruitment + license of Ministry of Health (MOH) in Saudi Arabia.

Experience:

• Required:

Three (3) years post-qualification clinical laboratory experience in a large acute care hospital facility.

Skills

• preferably One year experience in similar job
• Fluency in verbal and written English.
• Exhibits professionalism and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer skills.
• Knowledge of current proficiency testing and quality control.

Tamheer program is an on-the-job training program for Saudi graduates. Tamheer aims at training Saudi graduate holders at international organizations and outstanding companies in order for them to gain experience and skills to prepare them for full time employment. We are intended for graduates who have bachelor's degree, and that have not been employed during the last six months.

We are ( CARE ) looking for fresh graduates for Tamheer opportunity for medical Departments.

Minimum Requirements:

To be eligible to apply, you must meet the below criteria:

Should be a Saudi national.

Should have a bachelor's degree or above.

Should not have been employed or registered in GOSI for the last six months.

Should not have previously participated in the Tamheer program.

Skills

• Strong academic results.
• Good command of the English, Arabic language.
• Good experience MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Good Communication Skills.

أخصائي

مختبر
– Laboratory Specialist

الموقع:
بريدة

نوع العقد:
دوام

كامل

المهام

الوظيفية
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• إجراء الفحوصات المخبرية الروتينية والمتخصصة وفقًا للمعايير الطبية

.- استقبال العينات وتحضيرها باستخدام الأجهزة المخبرية المعتمدة

.- التأكد من دقة وصحة نتائج الفحوصات ومطابقتها للجودة المطلوبة

.- معايرة وصيانة الأجهزة المخبرية بشكل دوري

.-توثيق النتائج وإعداد التقارير الطبية بدقة وسرية تامة

.- الالتزام بسياسات مكافحة العدوى وإجراءات السلامة داخل المختبر

.- التعاون مع الفريق الطبي لتقديم أفضل رعاية للمريض

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المؤهلا
ت
المطلوب
ة

:- بكالوريوس علوم طبية تطبيقية (تخصص مختبرات طبية) أو ما يعادلها

.- تصنيف مهني ساري من الهيئة السعودية للتخصصات الصحية (SCFHS)

.- خبرة لا تقل عن 1 سنة

• مهارات عالية في استخدام الأجهزة المخبرية الحديثة

.- دقة في الملاحظة والقدرة على العمل ضمن فريق

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المميزا
ت

:- بيئة عمل محفزة ومتطورة

.- فرص تدريب وتطوير مهني

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الأفضلي
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للسعوديي

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We're Hiring – Laboratory Specialist

Join our team as a Laboratory Specialist (0–1 year experience).

Your role will include receiving samples and performing blood collection (phlebotomy).

Saudi Nationals only

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

Apply now and be part of our growing healthcare team

وظائف شاغرة – أخصائي مختبر

نبحث عن أخصائي مختبر (خبرة من 0 إلى سنة) للانضمام إلى فريقنا.

المهام تشمل استقبال العينات وسحب الدم.

للسعوديين فقط

حديثو التخرج مرحب بهم للتقديم

بادر بالتقديم الآن وانضم إلى فريقنا في مجال الرعاية الصحية

How to Apply:

• Please send your CV to - with the subject line: Laboratory Specialist
   
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Job Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Specialist is responsible for performing complex laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. This role involves analyzing body fluids, tissues, and other substances, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results, and maintaining high standards of laboratory practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine and specialized laboratory tests on blood, urine, tissue, and other samples.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring calibration and functionality.
• Analyze test results and report findings to physicians or healthcare providers.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of procedures, results, and quality control.
• Participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with medical staff to interpret results and support patient care.
• Manage and monitor inventory of lab supplies and reagents.
• Train and supervise junior lab staff or technicians when needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field.
• Certification from a recognized professional body (e.g., ASCP, AMT, or equivalent).
• Licensed to practice in accordance with local regulations (if required).
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory equipment, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

We are seeking a skilled Lab Equipment Maintenance Specialist to provide expert maintenance, repair, and calibration services for laboratory research equipment. The specialist will focus on maintaining cooling systems, growth chambers, autoclaves, and glass washers to ensure maximum uptime and minimal downtime. This role includes mentoring junior staff and delivering user training on equipment operation and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform reactive and preventive maintenance and repairs on lab equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues promptly.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with end-users and vendors.
• Build productive relationships with manufacturers to obtain support and training.
• Identify spare parts requirements and assist with inventory management.
• Provide clear communication and training to lab users on equipment use and maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with safety policies and promote safe work practices.
• Participate in professional development and team collaboration activities.
• Travel up to 10% for training and external support as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience maintaining lab , refrigeration equipment, including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
• Proven experience in maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, focusing on hydraulics.
• Familiarity with equipment from manufacturers such as Buchi, CLF Plant Climatics, Systec, GE, Labconco, Liebherr, Smeg, Panasonic, Peak, Percival, and Thermo-Fisher is highly desirable.
• Ability to conduct regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on diverse laboratory apparatus.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety standards and best practices.
• Proven experience maintaining one or more of the following technologies: ultra-low temperature freezers, glassware washers, heat exchangers, press machines, chillers, heaters, and ovens.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with engineering and lab personnel.
• Relevant technical degree or certification in Mechanics, Hydraulics, or a related field.
• Experience with calibration and validation procedures is a plus.

Job Description
Perform routine clinical laboratory tests done in hematology, chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, immunology and coagulation. He/she will have gained basic laboratory skills required for entry-level positions in these and other emerging laboratory fields, such as molecular diagnostics. Also, perform some responsibilities related to information processing, training and quality control within the laboratory.

Accountabilities

• Receives blood and body fluid samples at the lab reception and starts the pre-analytical processing of the samples.
• Performs daily checks on equipment to ensure its safety and correct operability.
• Performs all analytical processes on the hematology, biochemistry, serology and hormone lab machines.
• Performs daily quality control tests on regents
• Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
• Performs microscopic preparation and examination of urine and stools.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Informs medical staff of critical test results.
• Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential.

Work Environment

• Indoors : 100%
• Outdoors : 0%
• Working Days : 6 Working Days
• Days off : 1 Days Off
• Working Hours: 8 net working hours according to shift schedule approved by head of department.

Job Requirement

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Applied medical science (laboratory section)
• Experience: 2 years of practical experience following graduation.
• Computer Skills : Office & Health Information System
• Languages : English and Arabic (fluent speaking and writing)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Complies and adheres to the Medical Staff By-laws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff, departmental and clinical policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvements objectives, safety, environmental and infection control standards, and abide by the rules and regulations of the College of Medicine.
2. Ensures compliance with the College of American Pathologists (CAP), Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) and Canadian Standards.
3. Evaluates, updates, and develops new laboratory tests/techniques in clinical molecular genetics, genomics, oncology and bioinformatics.
4. Reviews and interprets patients' results reliably, accurately and makes a report with integrity.
5. Participates in educational programs for the staff, medical technology students, interns and residents, and in the continuous education of laboratory staff and physicians.
6. Takes part in the selection of high quality state-of-the-art equipments for molecular, genomic and bioinformatics operations.
7. Oversees quality control and quality assurance including setting quality standards for new tests and procedures and participate in the proficiency testing.
8. Communicates with all physicians, clinicians, healthcare practitioner, and admin regarding patient safety and patient care. Provides education and training to patients and families.
9. Provides high quality patient care in all aspects of KSUMC according to approved clinical privileges.
10. Assists the department in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that support to maximize the utilization of all resources within the department and across KSUMC.
11. Contributes and provides consultative services for technical aspects of clinical testings.
12. Monitors and checks on regular basis the compliance of the staff by the quality and safety standards and KSUMC policy bylaws.
13. Participates in research projects per established policy.
14. Delivers presentations and training sessions to promote health, wellbeing and conducts health promotion activities.
15. Develops, updates and administers policies, programs, procedures and training for the entity.
16. Consults with management and recommends corrective measures or procedures where required.
17. Utilizes highly specialized clinical reasoning skills to continually review, analyse, evaluate and adjust interventions and set goals in consultation with service users, and healthcare professionals.
18. Utilizes expert selection, application and interpretation of a range of assessment tools and outcome measures to practice relevant to patient with complex needs.
19. Organizes information in a sensitive and non-discriminatory format in order to communicate potentially sensitive, contentious information gathered during the assessment / intervention process.
20. Prioritizes workload, delegating to others having a flexible approach to working defined by a recognition of service users' needs and service requirements.
21. Performs autonomously within multiple environments across various community and leisure facility settings, guided by highly specialized knowledge and utilizing skills as acknowledged within the scope of practice by KSUMC.
22. Responsible for the continual monitoring, evaluation, and development through audit and research, of the quantity and quality of the service.
23. Leads on the training and support to other professionals and care staff within specific interventions and in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of service.
24. Writes an official delegation of all responsibilities and assignments prior to a leave/ vacation.
25. Performs other job-related duties as assigned as per to the policy within the entity assigned.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in one of the applied medical speciality.
• American Board Certification in Clinical Genetics and Genomics or equivalent related licensure to practice and/or related training in molecular genetics, genomics, bioinformatics or cytogenetics.
• Current Professional Registration from Country of Origin.

Valid registration from Saudi Commission for Health Specialties as Consultant Specialist.

Years of Experience:

• Three (3) years of specialized professional post-qualification work experience in related field preferably in a CAP and/or CBAHI accredited laboratories.