Medical Lab Technician

The Lab Technician will support teaching, training, and practical laboratory activities in the Department of Medical Laboratory Technology. The role involves preparing, maintaining, and managing laboratory equipment, assisting faculty and students during practical sessions, and ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Laboratory Support & Practical Teaching Assistance

• Prepare reagents, chemicals, media, stains, and samples required for practical classes.
• Set up instruments and demonstration stations prior to laboratory sessions.
• Assist faculty during practicals, demonstrations, and assessments.
• Guide students in proper handling of lab equipment and materials.

2. Equipment Handling & Maintenance

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments such as:

Hematology analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, spectrophotometers, biochemistry analyzers, incubators, etc.

• Maintain instrument logs, calibration records, and breakdown reports.
• Coordinate for repairs and preventive maintenance as required.

3. Laboratory Management & Safety

• Maintain inventory of consumables, reagents, glassware, and chemicals.
• Ensure proper labelling, storage, and disposal of biological and chemical waste.
• Implement biosafety, infection control, and fire safety protocols.
• Ensure cleanliness, sterility, and readiness of laboratory spaces.

4. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain practical registers, stock registers, and issue records.
• Assist in preparing laboratory SOPs and checklists.
• Support inspections, audits, and accreditation activities (if applicable).
• Ensure compliance with university guidelines and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Diploma / B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT / BMLT) or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Preferred:

• B.Sc MLT/MLS or relevant specialization.
• Prior experience in academic or diagnostic laboratories.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and biosafety procedures.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong practical knowledge of laboratory techniques.
• Familiarity with common diagnostic instruments and troubleshooting.
• Good communication and student-handling skills.
• Attention to detail, discipline, and teamwork orientation.
• Ability to maintain records accurately and systematically.

Work Type

• Full-time, on-campus.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person