Laboratory Technologist

Overview M42 is a global health champion powered by artificial intelligence (AI), technology and genomics to advance innovation in health for people and the planet. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, M42 combines its specialized, state-of-the-art facilities with integrated health solutions like genomics and biobanks, and harnesses advanced technologies to deliver precise, preventive and predictive care, to disrupt traditional healthcare models and positively impact lives globally.

Abu Dhabi BioBank is a state-of-the-art biobanking facility at the forefront of medical research and innovation in the region. By collecting, storing, and analyzing high-quality biological samples, it enables groundbreaking discoveries in genomics, precision medicine, and drug development. As part of M42’s Integrated Health Solutions platform, Abu Dhabi BioBank plays a vital role in advancing population health, accelerating scientific breakthroughs, and addressing global health challenges.

The Medical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for the safe receipt, processing, testing, cryopreservation, storage, and documentation of cord blood units and maternal blood samples. The role ensures compliance with laboratory quality standards, cord blood bankingregulations, and established policies and procedures while supporting the safe manufacture and storage of cellular therapy products.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, test, and cryopreserve cord blood units and maternal blood samples in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform cord blood volume reduction, cryoprotectant addition, controlled-rate freezing, and long-term storage of cord blood products.
• Conduct quality control testing, specimen analysis, sample preparation, equipment calibration, maintenance, temperature monitoring, and documentation activities.
• Ensure accurate labelling, storage, record management, and maintenance of donor and laboratory records.
• Maintain compliance with laboratory quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines, including AABB, FACT, FDA, and NMDP standards.
• Participate in continuous professional development, completing a minimum of 10 hours of annual education in cord blood banking, cellular therapy, transfusion medicine, donor safety, or related disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) program.
• DOH licensure/eligibility in Hematology, Blood Transfusion, Immunology, or a related specialty.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience in cord blood banking, stem cell processing, cellular therapy, blood banking, or transfusion services preferred.
• Experience with Flow Cytometry required.
• Experience with HLA Typing using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is preferred.
• Knowledge of international cellular therapy and cord blood banking standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic proficiency is preferred.