Senior LAB Technician

Dr.P.K. Saha Hospital; Cooch Behar; On-site; INR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr.P.K. Saha Hospital in West Bengal seeks an experienced laboratory technician to perform and supervise routine investigations, handle sample collection, and operate analyzers. The ideal candidate will have a DMLT or BMLT qualification and at least five years in a hospital laboratory.

Experience in NABL/NABH environments is preferred. The role emphasizes accuracy, quality control, timely reporting, and adherence to SOPs, with opportunities to contribute to safety and compliance in a busy

Qualifications

• DMLT or BMLT from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 5 years in a clinical/hospital laboratory.
• Experience in a NABL accredited laboratory preferred.
• Experience in a NABH accredited hospital will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory investigations with accuracy and efficiency.
• Handle sample collection, processing, testing and reporting per SOPs.
• Operate and monitor laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Troubleshoot instruments and perform first-level maintenance.
• Maintain IQC and quality records.
• Ensure proper sample ID, handling and rejection criteria.
• Monitor Turnaround Time and ensure timely reporting.
• Maintain reagents, consumables and stock records.
• Follow safety, infection-control and waste-management practices.
• Maintain documentation and assist NABL/NABH compliance.
• Coordinate with pathologists and staff for smooth workflow.

Education

DMLT / BMLT

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and supervise routine laboratory investigations with accuracy and efficiency


• Handle sample collection, processing, testing and reporting as per SOPs


• Operate and monitor laboratory analyzers and equipment


• Perform instrument troubleshooting and first-level technical intervention


• Maintain Internal Quality Control (IQC) and quality-related records


• Ensure proper sample identification, handling and rejection criteria


• Monitor Turnaround Time (TAT) and ensure timely reporting


• Maintain laboratory reagents, consumables and stock records


• Follow laboratory safety, infection-control and biomedical waste-management practices


• Maintain proper documentation and assist with NABL/NABH compliance activities


• Coordinate with Pathologists and other laboratory staff for smooth workflow

Eligibility:

• Qualification: DMLT / BMLT from a recognized institution


• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a clinical/hospital laboratory


• Experience in a NABL-accredited laboratory preferred


• Experience in a NABH-accredited hospital will be an advantage