Pathologist - Histopathology

Dr Lal PathLabs; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr Lal PathLabs in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is seeking a skilled Histopathology Technician to join the diagnostic lab team.

You will perform tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, sectioning, H&E staining, and assist with special stains and IHC as per SOPs.

You will ensure specimen labeling, QC, maintain equipment, monitor inventory, and uphold biosafety and turnaround time targets.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, accession, and appropriately process histopathology specimens.
• Perform tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, sectioning, and routine H&E staining.
• Handle special stains and assist with immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures as per laboratory protocols.
• Ensure proper specimen identification, labeling, tracking, and documentation at every stage.
• Prepare high-quality slides and maintain consistency in staining and section quality.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot histopathology equipment including tissue processors, embedding stations, microtomes, automated stainers, and related instruments.
• Perform quality control checks and ensure adherence to defined SOPs and quality parameters.
• Coordinate with pathologists regarding specimen quality, slide preparation, repeat sections, and special investigations.
• Maintain accurate records of samples, blocks, slides, reagents, QC, and equipment maintenance.
• Monitor reagent and consumable inventory and coordinate timely replenishment.
• Follow biosafety, infection-control, biomedical waste management, and laboratory safety guidelines.
• Participate in internal quality assurance, audits, CAP/NABL-related activities, and corrective/preventive actions where applicable.
• Ensure timely turnaround time (TAT) for all assigned cases.
• Support implementation and adherence to laboratory policies and process improvements.
• Train and guide junior technicians/trainees on histopathology procedures when required.

Job description

• Receive, verify, accession, and appropriately process histopathology specimens.
• Perform tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, sectioning, and routine H&E staining.
• Handle special stains and assist with immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures as per laboratory protocols.
• Ensure proper specimen identification, labeling, tracking, and documentation at every stage.
• Prepare high-quality slides and maintain consistency in staining and section quality.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot histopathology equipment including tissue processors, embedding stations, microtomes, automated stainers, and related instruments.
• Perform quality control checks and ensure adherence to defined SOPs and quality parameters.
• Coordinate with pathologists regarding specimen quality, slide preparation, repeat sections, and special investigations.
• Maintain accurate records of samples, blocks, slides, reagents, QC, and equipment maintenance.
• Monitor reagent and consumable inventory and coordinate timely replenishment.
• Follow biosafety, infection-control, biomedical waste management, and laboratory safety guidelines.
• Participate in internal quality assurance, audits, CAP/NABL-related activities, and corrective/preventive actions where applicable.
• Ensure timely turnaround time (TAT) for all assigned cases.
• Support implementation and adherence to laboratory policies and process improvements.
• Train and guide junior technicians/trainees on histopathology procedures when required.