Pathology Lab Technician

Job Summary

Sample Collection and Processing

• Collect blood and other clinical specimens, where authorized, following proper patient identification and safety protocols.
• Receive, label, verify, and register samples accurately.
• Process, centrifuge, separate, and store specimens as per laboratory procedures.
• Ensure proper handling, transportation, and disposal of biological samples.

Laboratory Testing and Analysis

• Perform routine pathology investigations including hematology, clinical pathology, biochemistry, and other assigned tests.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as hematology analyzers, biochemistry analyzers, microscopes, and centrifuges.
• Prepare peripheral blood smears, urine samples, and other specimens for microscopic examination.
• Record test results accurately and escalate abnormal, critical, or questionable results.
• Ensure timely processing and reporting of samples.

Quality Control and Documentation

• Perform internal quality control procedures and assist in external quality assessment programs.
• Maintain laboratory registers, worksheets, equipment logs, and test records.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and support laboratory audits and accreditation requirements.
• Identify and report discrepancies, sample rejections, equipment errors, and quality-related issues.

Equipment and Laboratory Maintenance

• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and calibration checks per manufacturer guidelines and SOPs.
• Monitor reagent stock, consumables, expiry dates, and storage conditions.
• Report equipment breakdowns and coordinate with concerned personnel for servicing.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory work area.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow biomedical waste management rules, infection prevention protocols, and PPE requirements.
• Comply with applicable laboratory regulations and institutional policies.
• Ensure safe handling of infectious, hazardous, and potentially contaminated materials.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect sensitive medical information.

Educational Qualifications

• DMLT or BMLT / B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
• Additional qualifications or training in pathology laboratory procedures will be an advantage.
• Candidates must meet applicable state registration and other regulatory requirements, wherever required.

Experience

• Freshers may apply, depending on the laboratory's requirements.
• Prior experience of 1–3 years in a diagnostic laboratory or hospital pathology department will be preferred.
• Experience in operating automated laboratory analyzers and maintaining quality control records is desirable.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of specimen collection, handling, and processing.
• Familiarity with routine pathology laboratory procedures and diagnostic equipment.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in laboratory work.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain laboratory records.
• Understanding of laboratory safety, infection control, and biomedical waste management.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to manage workload and meet sample processing timelines.

Working Conditions

• Work in a clinical pathology laboratory or diagnostic centre.
• May require shift duties, weekend work, or extended hours depending on operational requirements.
• Regular exposure to biological specimens and laboratory reagents, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Work Location: In person.