Specimen Collection & Transporter

Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust (HLFPPT); Muzaffarpur, Vasai-Virar; On-site; INR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

HLFPPT in India seeks personnel to collect specimens from multiple health facilities and ensure timely delivery to the NAAT site. The role emphasizes proper labeling, documentation, and strict cold-chain transport in line with biosafety standards.

You will coordinate with field teams, lab staff, and physicians to ensure smooth operations, timely reporting of results, and adherence to program guidelines. Willingness to travel between facilities is required.

Qualifications

• Essential qualification includes 12th pass or higher in arts/science/commerce/health science.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree acceptable where noted.
• Willingness to travel between health facilities within timelines.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens from hospitals, clinics or PHCs and ensure timely delivery to NAAT site.
• Maintain proper handling and transport protocols to preserve sample integrity.
• Ensure specimens are correctly labelled with patient identifiers and annexure forms.
• Verify documentation aligns with program guidelines.
• Maintain cold chain during transport as per biosafety guidelines.
• Adhere to timelines for sample submission to avoid delays in testing.
• Collect test results and deliver promptly to treating physicians or health officials.
• Follow up on pending reports with Laboratory Technicians to ensure timely reporting.
• Communicate with field teams, laboratory personnel and physicians to ensure smooth operations.
• Coordinate with authorities regarding specimen collection and result dissemination.
• Maintain logs of specimens, results and delivery timelines.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Familiarize with NIKSHAY portal for enrolment and result tracking.

Skills

Biosafety basics

Cold chain management

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

12th pass/Graduate/Diploma in Arts/Science/Commerce/Health Science

Job description

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.

Essential Qualification/ Requirements:

• 12th pass/Bachelor's degree/diploma in Arts/Science/Commerce/ Health Science

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.