Lab Technology Specialist – Genetics

About the role

The Genetic Lab Specialist will perform and supervise diagnostic genetic testing, ensure quality assurance, support laboratory development, and assist in interpreting and reporting genetic results in line with hospital policies and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform molecular testing procedures such as PCR, NGS, FISH, RT‑PCR, and karyotyping.
• Identify and resolve problems affecting test performance or result reporting, documenting corrective actions.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient files and laboratory logs.
• Document quality assurance activities, maintenance logs, and enter results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Calibrate, clean, and maintain equipment, run control samples, and ensure data integrity.
• Comply with safety, quality control, and accreditation requirements (CAP, CBAHI, JCI).

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, genetics, molecular biology or related field.
• SCFHS classification and Saudi MOH license; ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum 9 years of experience in a licensed medical/clinical laboratory, including at least 5 years with PCR, qPCR, Sanger sequencing, NGS or microarray.
• Fluent in English; Arabic not required.

Required skills

• Proficiency with PCR, qPCR, RT‑PCR, Sanger sequencing, NGS, FISH and karyotyping techniques.
• Experience with microarray and molecular pathology workflows.
• Use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for data entry and reporting.
• Equipment calibration, maintenance, and quality control procedures.