Lab Technician

Tesseract Labs & Research Pvt. Ltd.; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Curis Hospitals is seeking a qualified Lab Technician to perform sample collection, processing, and routine laboratory investigations while ensuring accuracy, patient safety, and quality standards.

The role involves phlebotomy, equipment operation, quality checks, and coordination with clinical staff. Fresh graduates with training may be considered; 1–3 years of hospital or diagnostic lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• DMLT / B.Sc. MLT / BMLT or equivalent qualification.
• Candidates with hospital/diagnostic laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and other clinical samples per laboratory protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy with proper patient identification, labeling, and transport.
• Receive, process, centrifuge, aliquot, and prepare samples for testing.
• Perform routine investigations in Hematology, Biochemistry, Clinical Pathology, Serology.
• Operate laboratory analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Perform daily quality-control checks and report abnormal values to senior staff.
• Maintain accurate laboratory registers, worksheets, reports and LIS entries.
• Ensure calibration, cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain stock of reagents, consumables and supplies.
• Follow infection-control, biosafety, PPE, sterilization and waste management procedures.
• Store and dispose specimens and laboratory waste properly.
• Coordinate with doctors and nursing staff for timely reporting.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Participate in NABH documentation, audits and safety activities.
• Perform shift duties and emergency sample processing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab procedures

Attention to detail

Computer/LIS

Communication

Infection control

Shift work

Teamwork

Education

DMLT / B.Sc. MLT / BMLT

Job description

Job Description - Lab Technician

Designation: Lab Technician
Department: Laboratory / Pathology
Job Location: Curis Hospitals, Bodakdev

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified and responsible Lab Technician to perform sample collection, processing, routine laboratory investigations, documentation, and equipment handling while ensuring accuracy, patient safety, infection control, and laboratory quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect blood and other clinical samples from OPD/IPD patients as per laboratory protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy, proper patient identification, sample labeling, and transportation.
• Receive, process, centrifuge, aliquot, and prepare samples for testing.
• Perform routine investigations in Hematology, Biochemistry, Clinical Pathology, Serology, and other assigned sections.
• Operate laboratory analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Perform daily quality-control checks and report abnormal/critical values to the concerned senior/pathologist.
• Maintain accurate laboratory registers, worksheets, reports, and computer/LIS entries.
• Ensure proper calibration, cleaning, and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain adequate stock of reagents, consumables, and other laboratory supplies.
• Follow infection-control, biosafety, PPE, sterilization, and biomedical-waste-management procedures.
• Ensure proper storage and disposal of specimens and laboratory waste.
• Coordinate with doctors, nursing staff, and other hospital departments for timely sample collection and reporting.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate courteous and professional behaviour.
• Participate in quality improvement, NABH-related documentation, audits, and laboratory safety activities.
• Perform shift duties, emergency sample processing, and other duties assigned by the Lab In-Charge.

Qualification

• DMLT / B.Sc. MLT / BMLT or equivalent qualification from a recognized institute.
• Candidates with relevant hospital/diagnostic laboratory experience will be preferred.

Experience

1-3 years of relevant experience in a hospital or diagnostic laboratory preferred.

Freshers with good practical training may also be considered.

Key Skills

• Good phlebotomy and sample-handling skills
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer/LIS knowledge
• Good communication and patient-handling skills
• Knowledge of infection control and biomedical waste management
• Ability to work in shifts and emergency situations
• Teamwork and professional discipline.