Pathologist- Consultant

Punarjan Ayurveda; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Punarjan Ayurveda is seeking an experienced professional to lead the diagnostic laboratory as the overall clinical and technical head. The role involves report validation, QA, and clinical correlation across packages, with emphasis on oncology monitoring panels where tumor marker trends require physician-level interpretation.

Responsibilities include final sign-off of reports, setting critical-value thresholds, QC oversight, mentoring MLT staff, addressing clinician queries, and maintaining

Qualifications

• MD (Pathology) with valid state medical council registration.
• Minimum 2–3 years experience in diagnostic labs and hospital exposure.
• Experience with automated haematology, biochemistry and immunoassay analysers.
• Experience in oncology/tumour marker interpretation is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Final sign-off and clinical interpretation of all reports, especially oncology panels.
• Set and review critical-value thresholds across analyser platforms.
• Oversee daily QC runs, calibration schedules and EQAS enrolment.
• Approve panel logic and ensure alignment with oncology guidelines.
• Supervise and mentor MLT staff; conduct competency checks on sample handling and instrument operation.
• Handle physician/clinician queries on abnormal or discordant results.
• Maintain NABL/accreditation compliance documentation (if applicable).

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Clinical interpretation

Team mentoring

Education

MD (Pathology)

Tools

Automated haematology analysers

Biochemistry analysers

Immunoassay analysers

Job description

Role Summary

Overall clinical and technical head of the diagnostic lab. Responsible for report validation, quality assurance, and clinical correlation across all packages especially oncology monitoring panels where marker trends need physician-level interpretation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Final sign-off and clinical interpretation of all reports, particularly Section A oncology panels (tumour marker trend analysis, correlation with treatment stage)
• Set and review critical-value flagging thresholds across BC-720 / BS-240E / CL-900i
• Oversee internal quality control (daily QC runs, calibration schedules) and external quality assurance (EQAS enrolment)
• Approve panel logic and periodically review it against current oncology/pathology guidelines (e.g., ensure tumour markers are being used for monitoring, not marketed as standalone cancer screening)
• Supervise and mentor MLT staff; conduct periodic competency checks on sample handling and instrument operation
• Handle physician/clinician queries on abnormal or discordant results
• Maintain NABL/accreditation compliance documentation (if applicable)

Qualifications:

• MD (Pathology) from a recognized institution; valid state medical council registration
• At least 2-3 years of experience in to the diagnostic lab and hospitals exposure required
• Prior experience with automated haematology, biochemistry, and immunoassay analysers preferred
• Experience in oncology/tumour marker interpretation is a strong plus given the centres integrative oncology focus.