Laboratory Technician

Drlogy; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Drlogy is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Ernakulam, Kerala. The role involves sample collection, processing, laboratory testing, and ensuring quality documentation in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate should possess DMLT or B.Sc MLT qualifications and must have knowledge in hematology, biochemistry, and clinical pathology. Responsibilities include operating laboratory equipment, maintaining records, and coordinating with clinical staff to ensure accurate and timely testing.

Qualifications

• Qualification in DMLT or B.Sc MLT is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of hematology, biochemistry, and clinical pathology is required.
• Experience in infection control practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sample collection, processing, and laboratory tests.
• Operate and maintain laboratory analyzers and diagnostic equipment.
• Ensure accurate testing and timely reporting of results.

Skills

Hematology

Biochemistry

Clinical Pathology

Sample Handling

Equipment Maintenance

Infection Control

Education

DMLT or B.Sc MLT

Tools

Laboratory Analyzers

Microscopes

Centrifuges

Job description

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for sample collection, processing, laboratory testing, analyzer operation, reporting support, and quality documentation in the hospital laboratory. This requires DMLT or B.Sc MLT qualification, knowledge of hematology, biochemistry, clinical pathology, sample handling, equipment maintenance, and infection control practices. The candidate will ensure accurate testing, timely reporting support, and reliable laboratory service delivery.

• Collect, receive, label, and process blood, urine, and other laboratory samples accurately.
• Perform routine laboratory tests in hematology, biochemistry, clinical pathology, and related areas.
• Operate laboratory analyzers, microscopes, centrifuges, and diagnostic equipment.
• Verify sample quality, patient details, test requirements, and labeling accuracy.
• Prepare reagents, controls, slides, and testing materials as per laboratory procedure.
• Maintain sample registers, test records, equipment logs, and quality control documentation.
• Report critical values, abnormal findings, sample errors, or test delays to seniors promptly.
• Follow laboratory safety, infection control, biomedical waste, and PPE requirements.
• Support calibration, internal quality control, external quality assurance, and maintenance activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper arrangement of laboratory workstations and equipment.
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, sample collection staff, and reporting teams.
• Ensure timely processing and accurate reporting support for patient investigations.
• Handle laboratory consumables, reagents, and stock responsibly.
• Follow confidentiality and data integrity standards for patient reports.
• Support smooth and reliable functioning of hospital laboratory services.