Biomedical Engineer - Mumbai, Lower Parel - Kamal Mills

Lifenity Health Ltd.; Mumbai, Nagpur District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifenity Health Ltd. in Mumbai seeks an experienced Biomedical Equipment Maintenance expert to manage the complete lifecycle of laboratory and diagnostic equipment, from procurement to decommissioning, across a demanding clinical setting.

The role demands strong knowledge of NABL/NABH/ISO compliance, hands-on maintenance, and effective vendor/AMC/CMC management, with a focus on documentation and staff training in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Master’s degree preferred, certification in Biomedical Equipment Maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of lab/diagnostic equipment: procurement, installation, commissioning, maintenance and decommissioning.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance of lab 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 NABL, NABH, ISO and other quality standards compliance.

Skills

Biomedical equipment maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Vendor management

Documentation

MS Office

Team management

Quality compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Biomedical Eng / Medical Electronics / Instrumentation

Master's degree (advantage)

Biomedical Equipment Maintenance certification

Tools

Laboratory management systems

Asset management software

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.