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 secure 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 current TB diagnostic tools within NTEP.
Facilitate the adoption and effective use of NIKSHAY tools for data entry, validation, and public health action.

Essential Qualification/ Requirements
Intermediate (10+2) and Diploma or certified course in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent.

Preferential Qualification
One year experience in NTEP sample testing using Sputum smear microscopy and NAAT testing.
Candidates with Higher qualification (for example Graduates) shall be preferred.

. Able to process sputum and non-sputum samples

. Able to perform task in odd hours

. Strong data analytical skills

. Data management in NIKSHAY

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