Duties and Responsibilities:

Core Capability

· Planning and organizing work in clinical chemistry laboratories.

· Manage the Department of Clinical Biochemistry and, in conjunction with Medical/Senior Staff, ensure efficient functioning of the department, use of staff, and material resources.

· Overall responsibility for implementation and surveillance of the management system as Technical Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities as BiochemistDay-to-Day Responsibilities

· Develop new and existing tests, mostly automated and computer-assisted.

· Accountable for strategic planning, organizing, and delivery of Clinical Biochemistry services.

· Advise the hospital on service department and strategic planning issues.

· Provide support for laboratory staff providing emergency on-call service.

· Participate in certified programs and maintain up-to-date records.

· Liaise with all users of the Biochemistry service to develop strategies, policies, and procedures for an efficient, responsive, and cost-effective service.

· Provide skilled advice and guidance to all staff within the department.

· Ensure turnaround time (TAT) for biochemistry tests.

Customer Care

· Address complaints, requests, or suggestions from users of the service.

· Liaise with clinical and technical staff, providing expert clinical advisory services.

· Guide interpretation of results and selection of tests to aid diagnosis and treatment.

Supervision

· Lead implementation and maintenance of the quality management system.

· Ensure good staff morale and proper training.

Authorization of Reports

· Ensure timely provision of test results including uploading data to HMS and proper documentation.

· Verify and authorize test results; ensure reports are accurate and timely.

· Authorize and sign policy and procedure manuals.

Inventory Decisions

· Manage expenditure and procurement of capital and consumable equipment,



communicate with manufacturers and suppliers, prepare specifications and tenders.

· Maintain weekly stock of consumables relative to utilization.

· Regularly review quality of the Biochemistry service and introduce improvements.

· Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of all records in accordance with ISO15189:2012.

Education and Training

· Train staff within the Clinical Biochemistry Department.

· Perform complex analyses on specimens of body fluids and tissues.

· Investigate abnormal biochemical conditions.

· Assist medical staff in researching disease causes and exploring methods of treatment.

Additional Responsibilities – Quality Lab

· Monitor and ensure adherence to TAT (Turnaround Time) for all tests.

· Participate in internal QC (Quality Control), EQAS (External Quality Assurance), and proficiency testing programs.

· Identify non-conforming work, implement corrective and preventive actions.

· Maintain laboratory safety protocols, infection control, and staff compliance.

· Conduct regular audits and review lab performance metrics to improve efficiency and quality.

· Ensure compliance with NABH/ISO standards and hospital policies.

· Support documentation and preparation for accreditation and quality inspections.

· Provide guidance to staff on quality procedures, troubleshooting, and process optimization.

· Quality Assurance / TQM: Ensure quality of services to nationally accepted standards, participate in internal, national, and international quality assessment schemes (including accreditation programs), implement and maintain Health and Safety Policies, ensure a safe laboratory environment, and participate in clinical audits relevant to Clinical Biochemistry.

Education - Postgraduate degree in Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry

Note: Hospital experience is mandatory.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹22,000.00 - ₹32,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Biochemist (India)
🏢 RANGADORE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
📍 India