Biomedical Engineer - Mumbai, Lower Parel

Lifenity Health Ltd.; Mumbai, Nagpur District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifenity Health Ltd. in Mumbai is seeking an experienced Biomedical Equipment Engineer to manage the full lifecycle of laboratory and diagnostic equipment across procurement, installation, maintenance, and decommissioning.

The role requires 6+ years in biomedical engineering, with at least 4 years in diagnostic labs, plus strong knowledge of NABL/NABH/ISO standards and vendor/AMC/CMC management. Excellent documentation and team leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in biomedical engineering.
• Minimum 4 years in diagnostic laboratories, pathology labs, or healthcare institutions.
• Experience with high-end diagnostic and laboratory equipment is mandatory.
• Knowledge of NABL, NABH, ISO 15189 and quality compliance.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete lifecycle of laboratory and diagnostic equipment from procurement to decommissioning.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and coordinate with OEMs/service providers.
• Monitor equipment performance and minimise downtime.
• Maintain calibration records, service logs, and asset registers.
• Ensure compliance with NABL, NABH, ISO and other quality standards.
• Support instrument validation, verification, and quality control activities.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend upgrades based on needs.
• Coordinate AMC/CMC contracts and manage spare parts inventory.
• Provide training to laboratory staff on operation and maintenance.
• Assist budgeting, vendor management and procurement processes.
• Ensure safety protocols and biomedical waste management.

Skills

Biomedical engineering

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Vendor management

Documentation

MS Office

Team management

Equipment lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering/Medical Electronics/Instrumentation Engineering

Master's Degree (advantage)

Certification in Biomedical Equipment Maintenance/Healthcare Technology Management (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory management systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete lifecycle of laboratory and diagnostic equipment, including procurement, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and coordinate with OEMs/service providers for timely resolution.
• Monitor equipment performance and minimise downtime.
• Maintain calibration records, service logs, maintenance schedules, and asset registers.
• Ensure compliance with NABL, NABH, ISO, and other applicable quality standards.
• Support laboratory teams in instrument validation, verification, and quality control activities.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend equipment upgrades based on operational needs.
• Coordinate Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) and Comprehensive Maintenance Contracts (CMC).
• Maintain inventory of spare parts, consumables, and biomedical assets.
• Provide technical training to laboratory staff on instrument operation and maintenance.
• Assist in budgeting, vendor management, and equipment procurement processes.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and biomedical waste management guidelines.

Equipment Exposure

Candidates should have experience working with:

• Biochemistry Analysers
• Haematology Analysers
• Immunoassay Analysers
• Clinical Chemistry Systems
• Coagulation Analysers
• Electrolyte Analysers
• PCR and Molecular Diagnostic Equipment
• ELISA Readers and Washers
• Blood Gas Analysers
• Laboratory Automation Systems
• Refrigeration Equipment and Cold Chain Systems

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering / Medical Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering.
• Master's Degree will be an added advantage.
• Certification in Biomedical Equipment Maintenance or Healthcare Technology Management preferred.

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in biomedical engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in diagnostic laboratories, pathology laboratories, or healthcare institutions.
• Experience handling high-end diagnostic and laboratory equipment is mandatory.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of biomedical and diagnostic equipment.
• Expertise in preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Knowledge of NABL, NABH, ISO 15189, and quality compliance requirements.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Vendor and AMC/CMC management experience.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and laboratory management systems.
• Good communication and team management abilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Equipment uptime percentage.
• Turnaround time for equipment repair.
• Calibration and compliance adherence.
• Maintenance cost optimisation.
• Successful completion of AMC/CMC schedules.
• Audit compliance and documentation accuracy.

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Diagnostic Laboratories
• Pathology Chains
• Multispeciality Hospitals
• Medical Colleges
• Healthcare Networks
• Reference Laboratories
• Molecular Diagnostic Centres

Preferred Candidates:

Professionals with experience in reputed diagnostic chains such as pathology networks, reference laboratories, multispeciality hospitals, or NABL-accredited laboratory setups.