Senior Lab Technician

Ampath Trust; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampath Trust Hyderabad laboratory seeks a detail-oriented technician to perform culture procedures, quality control, and LIS data entry. You will inspect samples, prepare media, identify and test pathogens, and maintain equipment per SOPs.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to accreditation standards. You will attend monthly trainings, record results meticulously, and work as part of a collaborative team to ensure high-quality diagnostic output.

Qualifications

• Implements accreditation guidelines and follows ISO 15189 and NABL 112.
• Performs daily internal quality control and records deviations.
• Inspects incoming samples against acceptance criteria.
• Maintains records and documentation in LIS and logbooks.
• Operates and maintains lab equipment and attends trainings.

Responsibilities

• Performs culture procedures, media preparation, identification and sensitivity testing as per SOPs.
• Maintains clean, calibrated equipment and upholds confidentiality of medical data.
• Records results accurately in LIS and ensures timely entry of data.
• Participates in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments.
• Contributes to teamwork and follows all safety and quality policies.

Skills

Quality control

Lab techniques

Documentation

Equipment maintenance

LIS data entry

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Tools

BD Bactec

MGIT

ELISA Reader

Vitek-2 Compact

Bact/Alert

Job description

• Implements & follows all accreditation guidelines, ISO 15189, NABL 112 and policies and procedures as indicated in the AmPath quality documents.
• Performs internal quality control procedures as per SOPs and monitor the daily internal Quality control and record the deviations if any.
• Inspect the incoming samples against set acceptance and rejection criteria.
• Performs manual Culture procedures, Media Preparation, Identification and Sensitivity of cultures as per lab SOP?s.
• Maintain clean medical laboratory equipment.
• Performs all laboratory investigations, as per in-house SOPs and working instructions.
• Records laboratory results into the online Lab Information System (LIS) and maintain all relevant documentary entries like logbooks and work sheets.
• Record the activities accurately and in a timely manner. Maintain records legible and neat.
• Monitor Daily maintenance of the Equipment.
• Authorized to operate, handle and perform requisite operator maintenance (start up, periodic maintenance, trouble shooting and shut down) for equipment including BD Bactec, MGIT, ELISA Reader, Vitek-2 Compact system and Bact/Alert.
• Ensures preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment done as per the defined program in the laboratory.
• Contributes to an atmosphere of teamwork in the laboratory.
• Storage & discard of examined samples as per the lab defined procedure.
• Ensure active vaccination status.
• Attend monthly department and QAD training programs and any other external training programs organized by the management.
• Performs all other job-related activities assigned by Supervisor/ Department Consultant / Lab Director.
• Maintains strict confidentiality related to medical records and other patient / clinical data.

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