Genetics Lab Technology Specialist

About the role

The Genetics Lab Technology Specialist will perform and supervise diagnostic genetic testing, ensuring high‑quality results and compliance with hospital, national and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct molecular testing procedures such as PCR, NGS, FISH, RT‑PCR and Karyotyping.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting test performance or result reporting, documenting corrective actions.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and log all activities.
• Document quality‑assurance controls, maintenance logs and enter results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Calibrate, clean and maintain laboratory equipment, running control samples for quality control.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality 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 experience in a licensed medical/clinical laboratory, with at least 5 years in PCR, qPCR, Sanger, NGS or molecular pathology.
• Completed a structured internship or clinical training program.
• Fluent English; Arabic not required.

Required skills

• PCR
• NGS
• FISH
• RT‑PCR
• Karyotyping
• LIMS