MD Microbiology

About The Company

Orange Health Labs is building India’s more futuristic diagnostic company that enables Indian consumers to get their diagnostic tests with ultimate convenience, reliability & speed.Launched in 2020, Orange Health Labs is now a top-10 diagnostic brand across India's 4 largest metro cities: Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. Founded by healthcare leaders, Dhruv Gupta & Tarun Bhambra, the Orange Health Labs team now consists of over 900 O-Rangers across our locations. Having served over 1 million customers, we are now also India’s highest-rated diagnostic lab, and we take extreme pride in the customer love that we get! We are backed by high-quality investors like Accel, Bertelsmann India, General Catalyst, Y Combinator, along with other marquee healthcare and global investors. Diagnostics is the starting point of most healthcare journeys, so it's a need for every family, and we want to be the brand of choice.Join us to make diagnostics 10x more convenient, 10x more accurate - 10x better!

How will you make an impact?

We are seeking an experienced MD Microbiologist to lead and enhance the microbiology function at Orange Health. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain expertise, ensure the accuracy and integrity of diagnostic results, and drive excellence in lab quality standards and clinical reporting.

Why You Might Be Excited About Us

• We are on a mission to build the fastest diagnostic lab in India.
• We have a bunch of Talented folks who relentlessly work towards bringing a WOW customer experience. Rated currently at 4.9/5
• Our team has a wide range of experience .Folks at OH have worked earlier with companies like Phonepe, Flipkart, Practo, Unacademy, Swiggy, Metropolis, Licious, cure.fit etc. and we are excited to learn from you too.
• We care for your career & growth and hence we will help you to shape a career you are excited about.
• We work hard and we party harder. Our People NPS is >90% and Glassdoor rating is also in the top 90% of companies.
• Competitive Pay + ESOPs
  

What will you get to do?

• Conduct and supervise microbiological analysis and testing of clinical samples.
• Review and validate test results for accuracy and completeness.
• Implement and monitor compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance protocols.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and ensure rapid turnaround time (TAT).
• Supervise and train lab technicians and support staff in microbiological techniques.
• Assist in the evaluation and validation of new tests and technologies.
• Contribute to equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with NABL, CAP, and other regulatory standards.
• Stay updated on advancements in microbiology, molecular techniques, and diagnostics best practices.
  

Metrics for the role

• TAT (Turnaround Time)
• Result Accuracy
• Internal QC and External QA Compliance
• Audit Readiness and Error Rates
  

Skills We Are Looking For

• MD in Microbiology from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a diagnostic or hospital laboratory.
• Strong knowledge of clinical microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and infection control protocols.
• Hands-on experience with both manual and automated microbiology instruments.
• Familiarity with quality standards (NABL/CAP/ISO) and lab information systems (LIS).
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and collaborate across teams.
• Flexibility to work rotational shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  

Join our dynamic and dedicated team of professionals at Orange Health, where you can contribute to improving healthcare outcomes through accurate and reliable diagnostic testing.
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