Medical Laboratory Technologist - Blood Bank
National Reference Laboratory (NRL) · Abu Dabi, Abu Dhabi, Emiratos Árabes Unidos
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.
The Medical Laboratory Technologist - General plays a key role within the Laboratory and Pathology function at NRL, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable diagnostic testing in line with international quality and regulatory standards. The role supports patient care through high-quality laboratory analysis, while contributing to continuous improvement, safety, and compliance within a high-performance clinical environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing on blood, body fluids, and other specimens using manual and automated methods
- Ensure accurate recording, validation, and reporting of results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Conduct quality control (QC) and participate in proficiency testing (PT) programs
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment in accordance with SOPs
- Prepare specimens, reagents, and control materials following safety and quality standards
- Monitor inventory levels of reagents and consumables to ensure uninterrupted operations
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards (CAP, ISO 15189, DOH/DHA, JCI)
- Collaborate with internal teams to support efficient laboratory workflow and patient care
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Biology, or equivalent
- Valid DOH/DHA license (or eligibility) as a Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Experience working in an accredited clinical laboratory (CAP, ISO 15189 preferred)
- Strong knowledge of laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and quality standards
- Proficiency in Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and basic IT tools
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Sobre el empleador
P.O. Box 92323, Abu Dhabi · Emiratos Árabes Unidos
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.