• Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for smear preparation, staining, microscopy, reporting, and M. tuberculosis detection using contemporary NAAT methods for sputum, EPTB, and paediatric TB samples.

• Maintain laboratory registers and ensure timely reporting of results to the Medical Officer and project team.

• Coordinate with staff to ensure prompt testing of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary samples following the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) diagnostic algorithm.

• Assist the Medical Officer in identifying MDR-TB suspects and ensure proper collection and transportation of sputum specimens for Culture and Drug Susceptibility Testing (DST) per guidelines.

• Oversee and supervise the protected disposal of contaminated laboratory materials in compliance with the Laboratory Manual.

• Support the Senior TB Laboratory Supervisor (STLS)



in implementing NTEP Laboratory Quality Assurance measures.

• Assist in the rollout and implementation of recent TB diagnostic tools within NTEP.

• Facilitate the adoption and effective use of NIKSHAY tools for data entry, validation, and public health action.

• Intermediate (10+2) and Diploma or certified course in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent.

• One year experience in NTEP sample testing using Sputum smear microscopy and NAAT testing.

• Candidates with Higher qualification and experience in similar field shall be preferred.

• Able to process sputum and non-sputum samples

• Able to perform task in odd hours

• Data management in NIKSHAY

📌 Lab Technician Muzaffarpur (India)
🏢 Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust (HLFPPT)
📍 India