Medical Laboratory Technologist (Emirati Talent)
National Reference Laboratory (NRL) · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Overview M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.
Since its inception in 2010, National Reference Laboratory (NRL) has expanded from a single standalone reference laboratory to a network of 12 state-of-the-art facilities across the United Arab Emirates. NRL provides world-class diagnostic services to the M42 network and partners with more than 250 clients from a wide range of market segments, including private and government hospitals, medical centers and clinics, corporate organizations, and other reference laboratories.
Medical Laboratory Technologists are responsible for processing and analyzing patient specimens across various lab disciplines, including Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular, and Blood Bank. They maintain equipment, perform quality control, and ensure accurate, timely results while following SOPs and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Receive, prepare, and process patient specimens for testing, including phlebotomy if qualified.
- Perform laboratory analyses across disciplines (Hematology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Molecular, Blood Bank) following SOPs.
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, perform quality control (QC) and proficiency testing (PT).
- Prepare reagents, control materials, and ensure proper labeling, storage, and inventory of lab supplies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (DHA, DOH, CAP, ISO 15189, JCI) and NRL policies.
- Maintain lab safety and hygiene, including sterilization, decontamination, and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Support continuous quality improvement, assist clients and stakeholders, and provide a positive customer experience.
- Participate in professional development and Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities.
Qualifications
- BSc in Medical Technology, Laboratory Technology, or Biomedical Science.
- DHA (Dubai) or DOH (Abu Dhabi) licensure.
- Clinical laboratory experience in Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis preferred; fresh graduates may be considered.
- Fluent in English; additional language is an advantage.
- Experience in CAP and/or ISO-accredited laboratories preferred.
- Proficiency with laboratory software (Oracle, Microsoft Office) and skills in blood film morphology and special coagulation.
About the employer

P.O. Box 92323, Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates
National Reference Laboratory (NRL) is a partner in Mubadala Health’s integrated network of world-class healthcare providers. NRL is focused on increasing the spectrum, coverage, and overall efficiency of laboratory testing in the UAE. It implements international best practice reference laboratory processes and aims to set the benchmark for quality standards in the region. Relying on its extensive expertise in pathology, NRL offers a comprehensive menu of tests relevant to the UAE and the wider region, with 98% of these performed in-house. It, therefore, offers a complete solution for all clinical testing needs in an efficient and high-quality environment that reduces both turnaround time and logistics-related costs, compared with other laboratories. NRL has one of the largest CAP-accredited (College of American Pathologists) laboratory networks in the Middle East, which includes three owned laboratories – one in Abu Dhabi and two in Dubai – and the management of all of Mubadala Health partners, such as those of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, and Healthpoint. NRL also fully manages the laboratories of several large private hospitals in the UAE.
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