Specimen Collection & Transpo...

Hlfppt; India; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Hlfppt is seeking a Field Laboratory Technician to collect specimens from various health facilities and ensure timely delivery to the NAAT site. The role emphasizes strict biosafety, accurate labeling, and adherence to program guidelines.

The candidate will manage cold chain requirements, coordinate with field teams and laboratory staff, and maintain records to support prompt reporting and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of biosafety protocols for handling infectious specimens.
• Experience with maintaining cold chain during sample transport.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel between health facilities within timelines.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens from collaborating hospitals, clinics, or PHCs and ensure timely delivery to the designated NAAT site.
• Maintain proper handling and transport protocols to preserve sample integrity.
• Ensure all specimens are correctly labelled with patient identifiers and Annexure Form is filled out.
• Verify that required documentation aligns with program guidelines.
• Maintain the cold chain during transport as per biosafety and quality guidelines.
• Adhere to timelines for sample submission to avoid testing delays.
• Collect test results and deliver them to the treating physician or health officials.
• Follow up on pending test reports with the LT to ensure timely reporting.
• Maintain effective communication with field teams, laboratory personnel, and physicians to facilitate smooth operations.
• Coordinate with authorities regarding specimen collection and result dissemination.
• Maintain a logbook or digital records of all collected specimens, results, and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Familiarize with NIKSHAY portal for sample enrolment and result tracking.

Skills

Biosafety knowledge

Cold chain management

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Job description

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• Collect specimens from collaborating hospitals, clinics, or Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and ensure timely delivery to the designated NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Test) site.
• Maintain proper handling and transport protocols to preserve sample integrity.
• Ensure all specimens are correctly labelled with patient identifiers and that the accompanying Annexure Form is accurately filled out.
• Verify that all required documentation aligns with program guidelines.
• Ensure the cold chain is maintained during specimen transportation as per standard biosafety and quality guidelines.
• Adhere to timelines for sample submission to avoid delays in testing.
• Collect test results from the laboratory and deliver them promptly to the treating physician or concerned health officials.
• Follow up on pending test reports with the Laboratory Technician (LT) to ensure timely reporting.
• Maintain effective communication with the field team, laboratory personnel, and treating physicians to facilitate smooth operations.
• Ensure proper coordination with relevant authorities regarding specimen collection and result dissemination.
• Maintain a logbook or digital records of all collected specimens, test results, and delivery timelines.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Familiarize with NIKSHAY portal for sample enrolment and result tracking.

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of biosafety protocols for handling infectious specimens.
• Experience with cold chain management in sample transport.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel between multiple health facilities within designated timelines.