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 (India)
🏢 Dr Lal Pathlabs
📍 India