Lab Technician

THF; Punjab; On-site; INR 223,000 - 357,000; Part time

Job summary

THF is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a 1-year contractual engagement at Hajipur (Punjab). The role involves collecting samples, performing tests, and recording results in line with health and safety guidelines. The incumbent will maintain quality checks and support lab operations while ensuring patient confidentiality.

The ideal candidate holds a DMLT/BMLT and has 0–3 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in Hindi and local dialect. Punjab paramedical registration is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years relevant experience in hospital/clinic or public health program.
• Candidate should be well versed with Hindi and local dialect.
• Punjab State paramedical registration is a must.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient body fluid, tissue or blood samples, conduct tests and prepare reports.
• Maintain strict laboratory quality checks, equipment calibration and troubleshooting.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and timely delivery of reports to patients and doctors.
• Keep records of consumables and reagents and generate demand to ensure supply.
• Record keeping and daily updating of database; support camp operations.

Skills

Hindi & local dialect

Patience

Positive attitude

Education

DMLT/BMLT

Job description

GENERAL

Location of Job: Hajipur (Punjabn)

Type of Employment: Contractual for 1-year, renewable basis performance

No. of Position: 1

Reporting to: Project Manager

1. JOB PURPOSE

Laboratory technician will be responsible for laboratory-based tasks which includes sampling, testing, measuring and recording results in biological, chemical, physical and life sciences. S/he will also provide all the required technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively, while adhering to correct procedures for health and safety guidelines.

• Collect patient body fluid, tissue or blood samples, conduct the tests and prepare the reports.
• Maintain strict Laboratory Quality Check Standards, including regular equipment function verification, equipment calibration and ongoing troubleshooting efforts.
• Respect strict adherence to patient confidentiality.
• Arrange timely delivery of the reports to the patients and doctor.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keep record of the consumables and reagents and generate the demand on a periodic basis to ensure regular supply.
• Stock keeping of received and consumed reagents and consumables
• Record keeping and daily updating of data base.
• Support other members of MMU in effective conduct of the camp.
• Complete other duties as assigned from time to time.

3. Reporting to: Project Coordinator/ Senior Project Coordinator

Other Indicative Requirements

Educational Qualifications

A DMLT/BMLT from a recognized institute

Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)

• 0-3 years relevant experience in a hospital/clinic or in public health program.
• The candidate should be well versed with Hindi and local dialect
• Should be patience, polite and have a positive attitude.
• Punjab State paramedical registration is a must.

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.