Charge Technologist – Molecular Pathology at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Molecular Pathology, Laboratory Protocols, Staffing Management, Training, Mentoring, Critical Results Communication, Cytogenetic Testing, Karyotyping, Result Analysis, Report Finalization, Duty Rota Creation, CAP Standards Compliance, JCIA Standards Compliance, Biological Science, Employee Relations

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Charge Technologist – Molecular Pathology Entity: Aga Khan University Location: Karachi Introduction to the Aga Khan University: The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The Aga Khan University is a dynamic academic centre which serves the diagnostic needs of the country through its clinical laboratory services that spreads across Pakistan. AKUH’s Clinical Laboratory is College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited and caters to the need of the entire country through its tertiary lab at the main campus and 300+ specimen collection units and 13 stat labs across Pakistan. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine consists of five major sections namely Chemical Pathology, Haematology & Transfusion Medicine, Histopathology, Microbiology, and Molecular Pathology. Each section is academically driven and is highly engaged in research and undergraduate, postgraduate teaching and training. AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for day to day smooth running of the Molecular Pathology laboratory sub section, administratively as well as technically according to laboratory policies and protocols. You will be responsible to: organize and coordinate the day to day administrative and technical activities of the assigned section according to laboratory procedures and policies for day-to-day smooth running of the section run compliance for laboratory protocol and policy guidelines handle staffing matters such as attendance, discipline, and counselling through random checks and as and when required to ensure that the laboratory and institutional policies are implemented regularly. train and mentor junior technologists execute effective communication of critical results in a timely manner and documentation as per protocol perform high-complexity cytogenetic testing including blood/bone marrow and pre-natal specimens karyotyping analyze and interpret results in accordance with established protocols and finalize reports. create duty rota and authorize approve staff over time ensure compliance of CAP & JCIA standards Requirements: You should have: BS /BSC in Biological Science (4 years Program), Masters (preferred) 3-5 years of experience as a Senior Technologist in Molecular Pathology laboratory section at AKU or 10 years of relevant experience gained at a hospital or knowledge of latest developments in Medical Technology field good knowledge of employee relations techniques Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

The role involves ensuring the smooth administrative and technical operation of the Molecular Pathology laboratory subsection according to established policies and protocols. Key duties include coordinating daily activities, managing staff matters like attendance and discipline, training junior staff, and executing high-complexity cytogenetic testing.