Instrumentation Technician (Clinical)

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair clinical laboratory instruments and diagnostic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory analyzers and medical devices.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to laboratory instrumentation and automation systems.
• Ensure proper operation of hematology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostic equipment.
• Coordinate with laboratory staff, biomedical engineers, and vendors for equipment servicing and technical support.
• Maintain maintenance logs, calibration records, and service documentation.
• Monitor instrument performance and ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards.
• Assist in validation and commissioning of new laboratory instruments.
• Ensure compliance with CAP, ISO, JCI, infection control, and healthcare safety standards.
• Support inventory management of spare parts, consumables, and laboratory reagents.
• Train laboratory staff on proper instrument usage and basic troubleshooting procedures.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures to minimize laboratory downtime.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory instrumentation
• Troubleshooting and technical repair skills
• Understanding of medical laboratory operations and workflows
• Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance and regulatory standards
• Familiarity with laboratory automation systems
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Ability to work under pressure in healthcare environments

Qualification Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:
• Biomedical Engineering

• Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering

• Experience in clinical laboratory instrumentation or biomedical equipment maintenance preferred.

Common Equipment Handled

• Hematology Analyzers

• PCR & Molecular Diagnostic Systems

• Immunoassay Analyzers

• Blood Gas Analyzers

• Coagulation Analyzers