A CAP-accredited medical laboratory in Al Barsha, Dubai is seeking an experienced Medical Lab Microbiologist / Lab Technologist to join its Microbiology Department. The role involves comprehensive responsibilities in microbiological testing, QA/QC monitoring, CAP and CLIA compliance, audit participation, proficiency testing (PT) cycles, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates must hold an M.Sc in Microbiology or equivalent and a valid DHA Microbiologist License Eligibility Letter. Salary up to AED 5,000 per month.
Laboratory Scope — CAP Accredited Microbiology
Accreditation: CAP (College of American Pathologists) accredited laboratory — world-class quality standards
Regulatory: Full compliance with CAP, CLIA, and Dubai Health Authority (DHA) requirements
Testing Scope: Microbial culture, identification, susceptibility testing, and contamination control
QA/QC: Quality assurance, quality control monitoring, documentation, and compliance review
Audits & PT: Internal/external audits, CAP inspections, and proficiency testing cycle participation
Compensation & Licensing Details
Salary: Up to AED 5,000 per month — competitive for the Dubai medical laboratory sector
Job Type: Full-time — permanent position at a CAP-accredited medical laboratory in Al Barsha, Dubai
DHA License: DHA Microbiologist License Eligibility Letter is a mandatory requirement for this role
CAP Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in a CAP-accredited laboratory environment required
Reports To: Laboratory Manager — working within a structured, quality-focused microbiology department
Position Overview
This Medical Lab Microbiologist / Lab Technologist role at a CAP-accredited laboratory in Al Barsha, Dubai is a technically demanding and quality-driven position within the Microbiology Department. You will perform comprehensive microbiological testing in strict compliance with CAP, CLIA, and internal SOPs — reviewing and monitoring QA/QC documentation, investigating quality incidents and non-conformities, actively participating in internal and external audits including CAP inspections, overseeing proficiency testing cycles, and providing training and mentorship to junior laboratory staff and new hires. The role requires a detail-oriented, scientifically rigorous professional who holds an M.Sc in Microbiology, has hands-on CAP-accredited laboratory experience, and possesses a valid DHA Microbiologist License Eligibility Letter to practice in Dubai’s regulated healthcare environment.
Why This Role Matters: As Medical Lab Microbiologist at a CAP-accredited laboratory in Al Barsha, Dubai — with DHA licensure and hands-on QA/QC experience — you will perform microbiological testing that directly supports accurate clinical diagnosis and patient safety, uphold the highest international laboratory quality standards through CAP and CLIA compliance, mentor junior scientists and build laboratory team capability, actively contribute to CAP inspection readiness and proficiency testing excellence, and build a highly specialised medical microbiology career within Dubai’s thriving and internationally accredited healthcare and diagnostics sector.
Key Responsibilities
Microbiological Testing & Laboratory Operations
- Perform comprehensive microbiological testing across all assigned test systems and patient samples — including microbial culture and isolation, organism identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and contamination investigation — in full compliance with CAP, CLIA, and internal standard operating procedures
- Conduct microbial culture procedures using appropriate media selection, incubation conditions, and colonial morphology assessment — accurately identifying pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms to the species level using biochemical, serological, and automated identification methods
- Perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) and interpret results according to CLSI breakpoints — ensuring accurate reporting of minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and susceptibility interpretations that guide appropriate clinical antimicrobial therapy
- Maintain strict adherence to biosafety protocols, infection control guidelines, and personal protective equipment requirements throughout all laboratory operations — ensuring the safety of laboratory personnel, patients, and the broader clinical environment
QA/QC Monitoring & Compliance Documentation
- Review and monitor QA/QC documentation on a daily and weekly basis — ensuring ongoing compliance with CAP accreditation standards, CLIA regulatory requirements, and the laboratory’s internal quality management system
- Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and investigation of quality incidents, analytical errors, and non-conformities — conducting structured root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence
- Monitor internal quality control performance — reviewing Levey-Jennings charts, applying Westgard rules, and investigating out-of-control situations systematically to maintain the analytical reliability of all microbiological test systems
- Support the development and implementation of laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality improvement initiatives — contributing scientific expertise and operational insight that continuously elevates the laboratory’s quality management capabilities
CAP Inspections, Audits & Proficiency Testing
- Actively participate in internal and external laboratory audits — including full CAP inspection preparation, checklist completion, documentation review, and real-time support during on-site CAP inspector visits
- Oversee and directly participate in all Proficiency Testing (PT) cycles — ensuring samples are tested on time, results are reported accurately within submission deadlines, and all PT documentation is complete and audit-ready
- Follow up on PT failures and unsatisfactory results — conducting thorough investigations, implementing corrective actions, and completing all required PT remediation documentation in accordance with CAP and DHA requirements
- Maintain comprehensive records of all audit activities, corrective actions, CAP inspection responses, and PT cycle participation — ensuring complete, traceable documentation that supports the laboratory’s ongoing CAP accreditation status
Junior Staff Training, Mentorship & Team Development
- Provide structured training and professional mentorship to junior laboratory staff and newly hired technologists — covering microbiological testing techniques, QA/QC principles, CAP compliance requirements, biosafety protocols, and LIS utilisation
- Assess junior staff competency through direct observation, practical evaluation, and competency testing — documenting all competency assessments in compliance with CAP and CLIA requirements and providing targeted feedback that accelerates professional development
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and quality-focused team culture within the Microbiology Department — creating a learning environment where scientific curiosity, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety are actively valued and encouraged
- Collaborate with other laboratory departments, clinical staff, and the Laboratory Manager to ensure timely communication, effective resolution of quality-related issues, and seamless integration of the Microbiology Department within the broader laboratory service
Regulatory Compliance & Professional Development
- Stay continuously updated with current best practices, emerging regulatory requirements, and advances in diagnostic microbiology — proactively applying relevant updates to the laboratory’s testing protocols, quality systems, and SOP library
- Maintain proficiency with Laboratory Information System (LIS) operation — accurately entering test orders, verifying and validating results, managing worklists, and generating reports in compliance with the laboratory’s data management and patient confidentiality standards
- Maintain all required DHA licensing documentation — ensuring the DHA Microbiologist License Eligibility Letter and any subsequent annual licence renewal requirements are managed proactively and without interruption to the right to practise in Dubai’s regulated healthcare environment
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Licensing
- Master of Science (M.Sc) in Microbiology or an equivalent qualification in a directly related field — this academic credential is a minimum educational requirement for this Medical Lab Microbiologist position
- DHA Microbiologist License Eligibility Letter — a mandatory regulatory requirement for this role; candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid DHA (Dubai Health Authority) Microbiologist licence before commencing employment
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of hands-on laboratory experience in a CAP-accredited laboratory environment — this specific accreditation experience is a non-negotiable requirement for this position
- Proven hands-on experience in QA/QC monitoring, quality incident documentation, compliance review, and non-conformity investigation within a regulated medical laboratory setting
- Strong, demonstrated understanding of CAP accreditation standards, CLIA regulations, and laboratory best practices as applied in a clinical diagnostic microbiology context
- Direct experience in audit preparation, handling CAP inspections, managing proficiency testing cycles, and completing PT documentation and corrective action follow-up
- Proficiency in microbial culture and isolation techniques, organism identification methodologies, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and contamination control measures
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to produce clear, accurate laboratory reports, SOPs, and quality documentation, and communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, auditors, and laboratory management
- Leadership and mentoring capability — the ability to train, coach, and develop junior laboratory scientists in a manner that builds team competence and supports ongoing CAP compliance
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills — essential for managing the documentation intensity, quality rigour, and technical precision required in a CAP-accredited medical laboratory
- Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and quality management software — for efficient test order management, result verification, report generation, and quality data tracking
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical laboratory environment — maintaining consistent quality and accuracy under time pressure
About This Medical Microbiology Opportunity in Dubai
Dubai’s healthcare and medical diagnostics sector is one of the most internationally sophisticated and regulatory-rigorous in the entire GCC — home to a growing network of CAP-accredited, Joint Commission International (JCI) certified, and DHA-regulated medical laboratories that provide world-class diagnostic services to Dubai’s diverse, internationally mobile population. For qualified Medical Lab Microbiologists with CAP laboratory experience and DHA licensure, Dubai offers outstanding career opportunities — combining competitive tax-free salaries, exposure to a genuinely international patient and professional environment, and the professional satisfaction of working within the highest international standards of laboratory accreditation and quality management.
The Al Barsha area of Dubai is one of the emirate’s most established and professionally active communities — well-served by transportation links, commercial infrastructure, and a rich professional services ecosystem that makes it an excellent base for healthcare and laboratory professionals seeking both career advancement and quality of life in the UAE.
Career Excellence: Join a CAP-accredited medical laboratory in Al Barsha, Dubai as a Medical Lab Microbiologist — where your microbiology expertise, QA/QC knowledge, CAP compliance skills, and DHA licensure will directly support patient care, laboratory excellence, and your continued professional development in one of the world’s most internationally recognised and quality-driven healthcare markets.
Who Should Apply?
- Medical Lab Microbiologists: Holding an M.Sc in Microbiology, a valid DHA Microbiologist License Eligibility Letter, and at least 1 year of CAP-accredited laboratory experience — ready to join a quality-focused microbiology team in Al Barsha, Dubai
- CAP-Experienced Lab Technologists: With proven hands-on QA/QC monitoring, audit participation, and proficiency testing management experience in a College of American Pathologists accredited medical laboratory in the UAE or internationally
- DHA-Licensed Microbiologists: With current DHA licensure or a valid DHA Microbiologist License Eligibility Letter — actively seeking a full-time microbiology position at a CAP-accredited laboratory in Dubai’s Al Barsha area
- QA/QC Microbiology Specialists: With strong quality control monitoring, non-conformity investigation, CLIA compliance, and SOP development experience — ready to contribute to a high-standard clinical laboratory quality programme
- Microbiology Lab Team Leaders: With experience mentoring junior scientists, delivering competency assessments, and leading training programmes within a CAP-regulated diagnostic microbiology department in the UAE or GCC
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