Senior Technician

Department: Laboratory Medicine

Location: Apollo Hospitals, Guwahati

The Senior Lab Technician is responsible for performing, supervising, and coordinating routine and specialized laboratory investigations to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic results. The role involves handling advanced laboratory equipment, maintaining quality standards, and supporting pathologists and laboratory physicians in delivering high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform biochemical, hematological, microbiological, serological, and clinical pathology tests as per standard operating procedures.
• Ensure proper collection, labeling, processing, and storage of specimens.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and analyzers.
• Monitor internal and external quality control programs and maintain documentation.
• Verify test results and report abnormalities to the concerned laboratory consultant.
• Supervise junior technicians and laboratory assistants and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with NABL, NABH, and hospital safety protocols.
• Maintain inventory of reagents, consumables, and laboratory supplies.
• Participate in training programs, audits, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Follow infection control practices and biomedical waste management guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience:

• DMLT / BMLT or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a multi-specialty hospital laboratory.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory quality standards, diagnostic procedures, and laboratory information systems (LIS).

Key Skills: Attention to detail, analytical ability, equipment handling, quality management, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.