Scientific Officer-Laboratory Medicine

Jupiter Hospital; Thane; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Hospital in Thane is seeking a Scientific Officer in Microbiology to ensure accurate, reliable laboratory testing by maintaining quality control standards and proper sample handling.

The role requires 5–7 years in clinical/diagnostic labs with supervisory and quality control experience, and a Master’s in MLT, Biochemistry, or Microbiology (Ph.D. preferred). You will implement SOPs and oversee daily lab operations.

Qualifications

• Master’s in MLT, Biochemistry, or Microbiology with Ph.D. preferred.
• 5–7 years in clinical/diagnostic labs with supervisory and quality control experience.

Responsibilities

• Run Quality Control for all sections as per assigned schedule.
• View Quality Control results after every run and inform Technical Manager/Junior Technical supervisor about any deviations observed.
• Maintain daily record of checks of temperature control equipment in the lab.
• In case of any variation in the temperature, report to the Technical Supervisor/Technical Manager
• Inform Junior Technical supervisor about the Section requirements.
• Ensure accurate labeling and timely and correct processing of samples as per prescribed method.
• Ensure proper storage of the samples in the proper location, in the correct order and for the requisite period as defined in the SOP.
• Inform the Junior Technical Supervisor/Technical Manager of any abnormal or borderline result prior to repeating the test.

Skills

Patient Care Team Building

Education

Master’s in MLT, Biochemistry, or Microbiology (Ph.D. preferred)

Job description

Function Thane

Department Laboratory Medicine

Cost Center Microbiology

Country India

State Maharashtra

District Thane

Functional Area --

Skills

Skill

Patient Care Team Building

Graduation/Equivalent Course

Others

Working Language

Job Description

JOB PROFILE

Designation

Scientific Officer

Grade

B02/OFFR/L2

Location

Thane

Department

Paramedics

Qualification

Master’s in MLT, Biochemistry, or Microbiology (Ph.D. preferred)

Professional Experience

5–7 years in clinical/diagnostic labs with supervisory and quality control experience

Role Purpose

To ensure accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory testing by maintaining quality control standards, proper sample handling, and compliance with laboratory protocols and hospital guidelines, while supporting continuous process improvements and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Run Quality Control for all sections as per assigned schedule.
• View Quality Control results after every run and inform Technical Manager/Junior Technical supervisor about any deviations observed.
• Maintain daily record of checks of temperature control equipments in the lab.
• In case of any variation in the temperature, report to the Technical Supervisor/Technical Manager
• Inform Junior Technical supervisor about the Section requirements.
• Ensure accurate labeling and timely and correct processing of samples as per prescribed method.
• Ensure proper storage of the samples in the proper location, in the correct order and for the requisite period as defined in the SOP.
• Inform the Junior Technical Supervisor/Technical Manager of any abnormal or borderline result prior to repeating the test.
• Report generation Report checking . [Printed copy].Each parameter should be ticked while checking and cross tick should be put on the barcode after checking
• The full report discards samples as per SOP and enters in Sample Discard Sheets.
• Ensure that all work registers are maintained properly.
• Ensure that the notifiable disease record is updated.
• Ensure proper segregation and disposal of waste material as per hospital protocol.
• After finishing work, ensure that the working area is cleaned with proper disinfectant.
• Be ready to take up any related job activity as decided by the Junior technical, Supervisor, Quality manager, Laboratory Director and Hospital management.
• No financial or political consideration should influence any testing.
• Give online over to the next shift and hand over the hard copy of pending test to the next shift.
• Attention to detail for accurate sample processing and reporting.
• Quality control expertise to maintain high laboratory standards.
• Technical proficiency in operating lab equipment and following protocols.
• Effective communication for smooth coordination with the team.
• Strong organizational skills for proper documentation and compliance.

Supplementary Position Guidelines

Key Relationships

• External: Patients (when needed), vendors, and accreditation bodies.
• Internal: Lab staff, doctors, and admin teams.

Please Note : Job description is only a general guideline and will change depending on the organizational requirement.