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Overview
Work History
Education
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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
Singapore, Singapore
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
Malaysia
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
Malaysia
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