Lab Technician

About The Opportunity

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Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end sample logistics and tracking for travel-related diagnostic tests (sample collection scheduling, courier coordination, chain-of-custody documentation).
• Receive, verify and process incoming lab data and reports into the Laboratory Information System (LIS); ensure accurate, time-bound reporting to customers and operations teams.
• Perform or supervise routine laboratory tasks remotely (data validation, test triage, result flagging) and liaise with partner labs for discrepant or urgent cases.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain test accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate with customers, travel coordinators and field collection teams to resolve queries, escalate critical results and support certification documentation for travel clearance.
• Maintain meticulous electronic records, generate dashboards/reports on turnaround time (TAT), test volumes and quality metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma / BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology, Life Sciences or equivalent with 1–3 years’ lab experience (diagnostic laboratories preferred).
• Hands-on experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) or strong exposure to lab data entry, sample tracking and reporting workflows.
• Solid understanding of specimen handling, chain-of-custody, RT-PCR/rapid diagnostic test processes and quality control principles.
  

Preferred

• Experience supporting travel-related testing programs (COVID/RT‑PCR certifications) or working with external sample collection vendors and couriers.
• Familiarity with ISO 15189, NABL/CLIA-style accreditation requirements and basic phlebotomy skills.
• Strong communication skills, comfort working remotely, and proficiency with Excel / basic dashboarding tools.
  

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Fully remote role with flexible hours to manage pan-India coordination and real-time reporting.
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of health diagnostics and travel services—impacting safe travel and public health compliance.
• Supportive operations team, clear SOP-driven processes and exposure to quality & compliance practices for career growth.
  

How to Apply