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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Additional Information
Certification
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Pusparajan Doraisamy

Singapore

Summary

With almost 11 years of experience as a Lab Officer, I have developed strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in laboratory-related matters. I excel at working independently, adapting to new environments, and thriving under pressure. My academic background and diverse work experiences have further improved my performance in my current role, making me a valuable asset to any team.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Officer – Blood Bank & Transfusion Services

Health Sciences Authority
02.2021 - Current

• Perform and oversee pre-transfusion compatibility testing, including ABO/Rh typing, antibody screening, cross-matching, and antigen phenotyping, ensuring the highest safety standards for blood transfusions.
• Conduct complex immunohematology investigations
• Support emergency and specialized transfusions, including massive transfusion protocols, neonatal and intrauterine transfusions, exchange transfusions, and rare blood type cases, ensuring rapid and accurate response in critical scenarios.
• Ensure full compliance with AABB and local regulatory standards, actively participating in accreditation processes, quality assurance programs, and laboratory audits..
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for blood bank operations, ensuring best practices, consistency, and adherence to national and international guidelines.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
08.2015 - 01.2021
  • In-charge for Blood Bank
  • Antibody workup includes antibody identification and cold agglutination, resolved ABO and RH typing discrepancies and transfusion reaction investigation
  • Competent in assisting doctors for bone marrow procedures
  • Perform data entry, results entry or validation, patient history check, printing results
  • Shift duties - covers urinalysis, haematology, blood bank, microbiology and specimen reception
  • Experience in Haematology department, microbiology department, Biochemistry, Specimen reception and Special Department such as Protein S, Protein C and antithrombin test
  • Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations
  • Investigated, provided and submitted information to Quality Department about special incidents, events and complaints
  • Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability
  • Completed Phlebotomist course
  • Awarded for Role model Medical Technologist year 2018

Medical Laboratory Scientist

INNOVATIVE DIAGNOSTICS
01.2014 - 08.2015
  • Company Overview: INTERNAL TRANSFERRED FROM QUANTUM DIAGNOSTICS
  • Diagnostic interpretation of test results to patient and verified the medical report
  • Performing routines duties in Haematology

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Quantum Diagnostics Sdn Bhd
06.2012 - 01.2014
  • General duties - on shift, monthly rotation to other sections, presenting medical updates, attend staff meetings, training new staffs and university college trainees
  • Laboratory Info System - perform data entry, results entry or validation, patient history check, printing results

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Gribbles Pathology
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • Collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease
  • Ensure compliance with, laboratory policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area
  • Monitored start up of laboratory analyzers like Xe- 5000, Tube sorter, Haematology Slide maker and other automated in haematology line
  • Managed of daily maintenance and quality control task including troubleshooting and calibration and preparing the reagent
  • Able to work under pressure and fast learner and can manage the work follow of the laboratory


Education

Advanced Certificate -

Singapore Polytechnic
04.2019

Diploma - Medical Lab Technology

MASTERSKILL
05.2008

Skills

  • Document management
  • Lab instrument maintenance
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Task prioritization
  • Lab supply management
  • Active Listening
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership
  • Management skills
  • Time management

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Upper intermediate (B2)
Malay
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Additional Information

6 times in Dean's List, Best student of 2008/03 intake student Diploma In Medical Lab Technology, Role model Medical Lab Technology (2018)

Certification

Biosafety & Biosecurity Essentials Certification 2023


Timeline

Lab Officer – Blood Bank & Transfusion Services

Health Sciences Authority
02.2021 - Current

Medical Laboratory Technician

Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
08.2015 - 01.2021

Medical Laboratory Scientist

INNOVATIVE DIAGNOSTICS
01.2014 - 08.2015

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Quantum Diagnostics Sdn Bhd
06.2012 - 01.2014

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Gribbles Pathology
06.2011 - 06.2012

Advanced Certificate -

Singapore Polytechnic

Diploma - Medical Lab Technology

MASTERSKILL
Pusparajan Doraisamy