Medical Biochemist
RENEWED: 1 hour ago
REF 1752131
07.03.2025 | Abu Dhabi | full time
- General
- Location: Abu Dhabi
- Occupancy: full time
- Description
- Responsibilities:
Analyzing Samples: Medical biochemists analyze blood, urine, and other bodily fluids to detect abnormalities or disease markers. This often involves using advanced laboratory techniques and instruments like spectrometers and analyzers.
Diagnosing and Monitoring: They help diagnose diseases by identifying biomarkers for various conditions such as diabetes, cancer, kidney disease, and liver dysfunction. They also monitor the progression of diseases and treatment efficacy.
Research and Development: Medical biochemists often engage in research to discover new diagnostic methods, treatments, or technologies. They may contribute to the development of new medical tests or drugs.
Interpreting Results: After analyzing biological samples, they interpret the results and work with clinicians to provide insights into patient health, contributing to treatment decisions.
Quality Control and Safety: They ensure the accuracy and reliability of lab tests by maintaining quality control procedures and following safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure correct test results.
Patient Consultation: In some cases, medical biochemists may consult with patients or healthcare teams to discuss laboratory results, provide advice, or assist in creating personalized treatment plans based on biochemical data.
Common Areas of Focus:
Enzyme Activity: Measuring levels of enzymes that may indicate liver, heart, or muscle damage.
Hormone Levels: Monitoring hormonal imbalances that can affect conditions like thyroid disease, diabetes, or infertility.
Nutritional Biochemistry: Assessing the impact of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients on health and disease.
Toxicology: Detecting the presence of harmful substances in the body, such as drugs or poisons.
Genetic Testing: Analyzing DNA to detect genetic disorders or assess predispositions to certain diseases.
- Provisions
- Salary: to be discussed
- Employment visa provided
- Transportation provided
- Housing provided
- Medical insurance provided
- Publisher
- direct employer
- 51 - 200 employees