Laboratory Attendant (BPS-02)

Hiranand Ganga Bai; Shikarpur, Islamabad; On-site; PKR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiranand Ganga Bai Women Hospital in Pakistan seeks a Laboratory Attendant (BPS-02) to support the Pathology and Diagnostic Laboratory team. The role involves handling pre-analytical processes, aseptic work, and assisting technologists and pathologists in delivering accurate diagnostics for women's health services.

Daily tasks include specimen reception, LIS data entry, labeling, and cross‑section distribution among biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, and histopathology, while maintaining

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify patient specimens at the collection counter ensuring correct patient identification, test requisition matching, and barcode labeling
• Sort and distribute specimens to appropriate laboratory sections (biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, histopathology) maintaining cold chain where required
• Prepare common stains, reagents, buffers, and culture media following standardized formulas and document preparation logs
• Clean, wash, and sterilize glassware, slides, and instruments using autoclaves, hot air ovens, and ultrasonic cleaners
• Segregate, package, and label biomedical waste (infectious, sharps, chemical, general) according to color‑coding standards and coordinate with waste contractors
• Maintain daily inventory registers for chemicals, consumables, and stationery; initiate indent requests and verify received supplies against purchase orders

Job description

The Laboratory Attendant (BPS-02) at Hiranand Ganga Bai Women Hospital serves as a vital support member of the Pathology and Diagnostic Laboratory team. The role ensures the smooth daily functioning of clinical laboratory services by managing pre-analytical processes, maintaining strict aseptic environments, and assisting Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists in delivering accurate diagnostic results for women's health services including obstetrics, gynecology, and neonatology.

Daily workflows involve receiving and verifying patient specimens at the collection counter, entering data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS), labeling tubes with barcodes, and sorting samples for biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, and histopathology sections. The attendant prepares staining reagents, buffers, and culture media according to standard operating procedures, operates autoclaves for sterilization, cleans and dries glassware, and ensures color-coded biomedical waste bins are sealed and dispatched per Hospital Waste Management Rules. The role requires maintaining stock registers for chemicals, slides, and consumables, and reporting shortages to the Senior Technologist. Career progression follows the Civil Service Rules with departmental promotion opportunities to Laboratory Assistant (BPS-07) upon passing prescribed qualifying tests and acquiring relevant certifications.

Selection for this position is conducted strictly through a Practical Skill and Trade Test followed by an Oral Viva Voce interview; no written examination is administered. Candidates are evaluated on hands‑on demonstration of specimen handling, reagent preparation, glassware cleaning, autoclave operation, and biomedical waste segregation. The viva voce assesses knowledge of laboratory safety protocols, infection control measures, chain‑of‑custody procedures, and official conduct within the hospital hierarchy.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Receive and verify patient specimens at the collection counter ensuring correct patient identification, test requisition matching, and barcode labeling
• Sort and distribute specimens to appropriate laboratory sections (biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, histopathology) maintaining cold chain where required
• Prepare common stains, reagents, buffers, and culture media following standardized formulas and document preparation logs
• Clean, wash, and sterilize glassware, slides, and instruments using autoclaves, hot air ovens, and ultrasonic cleaners
• Segregate, package, and label biomedical waste (infectious, sharps, chemical, general) according to color‑coding standards and coordinate with waste contractors
• Maintain daily inventory registers for chemicals, consumables, and stationery; initiate indent requests and verify received supplies against purchase orders