Khoo Sn

Highly accomplished Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist with over 15 years of clinical laboratory experience in Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Blood Banking, and Diagnostic Laboratory Services. Demonstrated expertise in performing complex laboratory testing, supervising laboratory operations, maintaining ISO-compliant quality systems, and ensuring excellence in EQA/QC and regulatory compliance. Experienced in equipment maintenance, inventory management, staff training, and continuous process improvement within high-volume diagnostic laboratories.

Recognized for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety and laboratory excellence.

Assistant Head of Department - Pathlab SG - Singapore

(2024-11)

• Supervise daily laboratory operations and workflow.
• Manage inventory, stock replenishment, and consumables.
• Oversee pipette calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate EQA and monitor IQC.
• Lead departmental meetings and continuous improvement.
• Prepare reagents and enforce biosafety procedures.

Medical Technologist I - Mount Elizabeth Hospital - Singapore

(2011-12 - 2024-10)

• Performed routine and specialised laboratory testing.
• Maintained full-bench competency in high-volume laboratory.
• Reviewed IQC and implemented corrective actions.
• Conducted AFB smears, Gram stains, blood film examination and microbial culture.
• Managed blood bank inventory and blood issue.
• Served as Chemical Hygiene Officer.
• Performed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.

Medical Technologist - Clinipath Johor Bahru - Malaysia

(2009-01 - 2011-11)

• Performed diagnostic testing across haematology, biochemistry, blood banking, urinalysis and andrology.
• Conducted AFB smears and Gram staining.
• Managed high-volume workflow.
• Performed venipuncture and specimen processing.

Medical Laboratory Technologist - Pathology & Clinical Laboratory (M) Sdn Bhd

(2008-03 - 2008-12)

• Verified laboratory results.
• Processed blood films, PT/APTT and body fluids.
• Performed QC, phlebotomy and equipment maintenance.

Admin cum Lab Assistant - Mount Elizabeth Healthcare Sdn Bhd

(2007-03 - 2008-03)

• Assisted laboratory testing including AFB, Gram stain, VDRL and G6PD.
• Managed billing, inventory and specimen handling.

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biotechnology - Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (2004 - 2007)

UEC (Science) - Foon Yew High School (1998 - 2003)

UPSR - SJK (C) Kempas Baru (1993 - 1997)