Assistant Professor - MLT

Chandigarh University; Mohali; On-site; INR 400,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandigarh University seeks a skilled laboratory professional to handle specimens, perform diagnostic tests, and maintain equipment in a regulated lab environment. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and data management within clinical settings.

The candidate will work with hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and immunohematology workflows, ensuring high-quality results and adherence to SOPs in hospital or diagnostic lab contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (BSc/BMLT) with a Master's in MLT preferred.
• Credentials from recognized bodies and state licensure if required.
• Hospitals, private diagnostic labs, research centers and blood banks are typical settings.

Responsibilities

• Specimen collection and handling of blood, urine, tissue and other samples while maintaining integrity.
• Perform diagnostic testing across hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and immunohematology.
• Set up, calibrate, clean, and troubleshoot lab instruments such as microscopes and centrifuges.
• Run quality control checks and follow SOPs to ensure reliable results.
• Record findings and log data into electronic health records; communicate critical values to physicians.
• Follow strict biohazard safety protocols and PPE usage; maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Technical Skills

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (BSc / BMLT)

Master's Degree in MLT

Tools

Automated lab equipment

Job description

• Specimen Collection and Handling: Collect, label, sort, and prepare blood, urine, tissue, and other body fluid samples while maintaining sample integrity.
• Diagnostic Testing: Perform routine and automated laboratory tests in areas such as hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and immunohematology.
• Equipment Maintenance: Set up, calibrate, clean, and troubleshoot lab instruments like microscopes, cell counters, and centrifuges.
• Quality Control: Run quality control checks, follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure reliable, consistent test results.
• Data Management: Record test findings, log data into electronic health records, and communicate critical values or abnormal results to physicians.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow strict biohazard safety protocols, use personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintain patient confidentiality standards like HIPAA.

Required Qualifications and Education

• Education: Bachelor's degree (BSc / BMLT) with Master's Degree in MLT.
• Certification / Licensure: Credentials or certification from recognized bodies (such as ASCP, ICMR, or NABL depending on region) and state or local licensure if required.
• Workplace Settings: Hospitals, private diagnostic laboratories, research centers, public health agencies, and blood banks.

Key Skills

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in operating automated lab equipment and manual staining or micro-pipetting techniques.
• Attention to Detail: High precision to prevent mislabeling, contamination, or testing errors.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate test anomalies and troubleshoot equipment or sample issues.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written ability to report results to the clinical team.