Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Blood Bank Technician (1‑3 years experience) and play a vital role in ensuring safe, high‑quality blood products for patients. You will work in a fast‑paced clinical laboratory, supporting donor activities, sample processing, and rigorous quality testing.

Responsibilities

- Perform phlebotomy in donor rooms, ensuring donor comfort and proper vital‑sign monitoring.
- Screen donors, conduct blood grouping, cross‑matching, infectious disease (TTI) testing, and anticoagulant integrity (IH) testing.
- Collect, label, and store blood components following standard operating procedures and regulatory guidelines.
- Execute sample testing, including serology and hematology assays, and record results accurately in the laboratory information system.
- Maintain detailed documentation, logs, and traceability records for all blood‑bank activities.
- Participate in equipment calibration, routine maintenance, and quality‑control checks to meet assembly and release targets.
- Identify and report any deviations, non‑conformances, or adverse events using the defect‑tracking tool (e.g., JIRA).
- Assist in donor education, answering queries, and ensuring a safe and reassuring donation experience.
- Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives, suggesting process optimizations and best‑practice updates.
- Support the preparation of audit materials and assist during internal/external inspections.

Requirements

- Graduate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, or related field.




- 1–3 years of hands‑on experience in a blood bank or clinical laboratory setting.
- Proven competency in phlebotomy, donor screening, blood component preparation, and TTI testing.
- Solid knowledge of GLP, GMP, and relevant regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, WHO).
- Ability to monitor vital signs and make patients comfortable during procedures.
- Excellent record‑keeping and data‑entry skills; familiarity with LIMS or similar systems.
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with nurses, physicians, and support staff.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with automated blood‑bank analyzers and point‑of‑care testing devices.
- Familiarity with quality‑management tools and defect‑tracking software (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM).
- Training in aseptic techniques, biosafety, and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Basic understanding of laboratory testing lifecycle and validation principles.

Work Environment

- Full‑time position based at our xxxx laboratory facility in xxxx.
- Shift work may be required to support donor collections and urgent testing needs.
- Adherence to strict safety and infection‑control protocols at all times.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to learn from highly experienced engineers and senior lab staff.
- Structured mentorship program and access to continuous professional development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are passionate about blood safety and quality assurance, apply today to become a key member of our life‑saving team.

📌 Blood Bank Technician (Chennai)
🏢 Kauvery Hospital
📍 Chennai