Lab Incharge (MD-Pathology)

MedPlus; Chennai District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

MedPlus in Chennai seeks an experienced Laboratory Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of its diagnostic laboratory. You will lead Pathologists, Lab Technicians and Phlebotomists to ensure accurate report validation and timely turnaround times.

The role requires strong NABL and ISO 15189:2022 exposure, quality management expertise, and proven leadership and communication skills to drive continuous improvement and SOP adherence within the lab.

Qualifications

• MD/DNB/DCP Pathology mandatory.
• 3+ years of diagnostic laboratory or lab management experience.
• Strong exposure to NABL & ISO 15189:2022.
• Experience in quality management, report validation, team handling, and laboratory operations.
• Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the diagnostic laboratory.
• Ensure compliance with NABL & ISO 15189:2022 standards.
• Supervise and manage Pathologists, Lab Technicians & Phlebotomists.
• Ensure timely and accurate report validation and TAT adherence.
• Monitor IQC, EQAS, calibration, quality control & documentation.
• Handle NABL audits, quality assessments, and CAPA activities.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to laboratory SOPs.
• Monitor equipment, reagents, consumables, and maintenance.
• Handle critical value reporting and technical escalations.
• Drive laboratory quality, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

MD/ DNB/ DCP Pathology

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the diagnostic laboratory.
• Ensure compliance with NABL & ISO 15189:2022 standards.
• Supervise and manage Pathologists, Lab Technicians & Phlebotomists.
• Ensure timely and accurate report validation and TAT adherence.
• Monitor IQC, EQAS, calibration, quality control & documentation.
• Handle NABL audits, quality assessments, and CAPA activities.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to laboratory SOPs.
• Monitor equipment, reagents, consumables, and maintenance.
• Handle critical value reporting and technical escalations.
• Drive laboratory quality, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Preferred candidate profile

• MD/DNB/DCP Pathology mandatory
• 3+ years of experience in a diagnostic laboratory/lab management role
• Strong exposure to NABL & ISO 15189:2022
• Experience in quality management, report validation, team handling, and laboratory operations
• Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.