Role & responsibilities

- Lead the development, validation, and implementation of advanced molecular diagnostic assays for infectious diseases.

- Design and optimize novel molecular assays, including LDTs, multiplex PCR, RT-PCR, Digital PCR, and sequencing-based diagnostics.

- Establish and scale Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows using Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms.

- Develop and oversee bioinformatics pipelines for FASTQ analysis, variant calling, taxonomy classification, AMR gene detection, and clinical data interpretation.

- Drive innovation in emerging molecular technologies, including metagenomics, microbial cell-free DNA, gut microbiome analysis, AI-enabled reporting, and multi-omics integration.

- Lead molecular diagnostic services for Sepsis, Bloodstream Infections, Respiratory Pathogens, TB, Viral Infections, Transplant Infections, Opportunistic Fungal Infections, and AMR surveillance.

- Ensure compliance with CAP, NABL, ISO 15189, CLSI guidelines, validation protocols, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

- Mentor scientists and technical teams while fostering scientific excellence and operational efficiency.





- Collaborate with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

- Drive scientific publications, research initiatives, and adoption of next-generation molecular technologies

MANDATORY TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED.

Molecular Diagnostics

- Molecular Assay Development

- Primer &
- Probe Design

- Multiplex PCR

- RT-PCR

- Digital PCR

- Analytical &

- Clinical Assay Validation

- Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs)

- PCR Troubleshooting (Contamination &

- Inhibition)

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

- Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT)

- Illumina Sequencing Platform

- Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)

- Targeted Sequencing

- Clinical Metagenomics

Clinical Expertise

- Sepsis &
- Bloodstream Infections

- Respiratory Pathogens

- Tuberculosis &

- Viral Diagnostics

- Transplant Infections

- Opportunistic Fungal Infections

- Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Quality Knowledge of CAP, NABL, ISO 15189 &

- CLSI Standards

Preferred candidate profile

📌 Chief Consultant Microbiologist (Infectious Molecular Diagnostics) (New Delhi)
🏢 Dr Lal Pathlabs
📍 New Delhi