PATH LAB TECHNICIAN

Indus Group; India; On-site; INR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Indus Group invites applications for Pathology Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to support patient care through accurate testing. The role covers sample collection, processing, and a broad range of hematology and biochemistry assays shared with clinical staff in a busy laboratory.

The successful candidate will operate and maintain instruments, perform quality controls, and ensure proper documentation, safety, and confidentiality in line with SOPs.

Qualifications

• BMLT/BSc or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology as applicable.
• Hands-on training in hematology, biochemistry, clinical pathology and microbiology.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety and laboratory information systems.
• Registration or eligibility per state rules or recruiter requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples with proper identification and authorization.
• Receive, label, register, centrifuge, and prepare specimens for testing.
• Perform routine hematology, clinical biochemistry and pathology tests.
• Operate, clean, calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Conduct internal quality control and report abnormal results.
• Enter test results accurately and verify findings.
• Prepare reagents and monitor expiry dates and stock levels.
• Follow infection control, PPE use and biomedical waste procedures.
• Maintain registers, worksheets and maintenance records.
• Coordinate with pathologists, managers, doctors and nurses.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and data integrity.

Skills

Lab procedures

Sample handling

Equipment use

Documentation

Infection control

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Quality assurance

Education

BMLT

B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology

BSc in Medical Laboratory Science

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Pathology Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

2. Job Purpose

A Pathology Lab Technician performs laboratory tests on blood, urine, stool, and other clinical specimens to assist doctors in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases while maintaining accuracy, quality, and safety in the laboratory.

3. Roles and Responsibilities

Sample collection: Collect blood and other clinical specimens, where trained and authorized, and ensure proper patient identification.

Sample processing: Receive, label, register, centrifuge, and prepare specimens for testing.

Laboratory testing: Perform routine hematology, clinical biochemistry, clinical pathology, and other tests according to training and authorization.

Equipment handling: Operate, clean, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments as per SOPs.

Quality control: Perform internal quality control checks and report any abnormal quality-control results to the supervisor.

Result handling: Enter test results accurately, verify technical findings within the assigned scope, and refer abnormal or critical results to the authorized personnel.

Reagent management: Prepare reagents where required and monitor expiry dates, stock levels, and storage conditions.

Safety and hygiene: Follow infection-control practices, wear appropriate PPE, and handle biomedical waste according to applicable regulations.

Documentation: Maintain registers, worksheets, equipment maintenance records, quality-control records, and sample rejection records.

Specimen storage: Store and dispose of samples according to laboratory procedures.

Team coordination: Coordinate with pathologists, laboratory managers, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff.

Confidentiality: Maintain patient privacy and protect laboratory records.

4. Educational Qualifications

Qualification

Eligibility / Role

B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT)

Suitable for laboratory technician and technologist roles, depending on employer requirements.

B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Science

Suitable for clinical laboratory positions, subject to applicable eligibility criteria.

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)

Suitable for technician-level roles where the diploma is accepted.

Preferred qualifications:

Relevant practical training or internship in a pathology laboratory.

Knowledge of hematology, biochemistry, clinical pathology, microbiology, and laboratory safety.

Basic computer skills and familiarity with laboratory information systems.

Registration or recognition required by the applicable state rules or recruiting organization, where applicable.

5. Required Skills

Knowledge of laboratory procedures and SOPs.

Accurate sample identification and handling.

Basic operation of laboratory equipment.

Attention to detail and good documentation skills.

Infection control and biomedical waste management.

Teamwork, communication, and time management.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow quality standards.

Reporting To: Laboratory In-charge / Laboratory Manager / Pathologist.

Required Competencies: Technical knowledge, accuracy, discipline, teamwork, documentation, patient safety, and quality assurance.