JOB DESCRIPTIONLaboratory Technician – Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Department: Laboratory / Diagnostic Services
Location: Bengaluru
Reporting To: Laboratory Manager / Pathologist
Employment Type: Full-time

1. Job Purpose

To perform routine laboratory procedures accurately and efficiently, maintain proper sample handling and documentation, support diagnostic testing, and ensure compliance with laboratory quality and biosafety procedures.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Sample Collection & Processing

- Receive and properly identify blood, serum, plasma, urine, stool, cytology and tissue samples.
- Verify sample identification, adequacy, volume and condition.
- Perform sample accessioning, labelling, centrifugation, aliquoting and storage.
- Ensure proper segregation and disposal of biological waste.
- Maintain sample traceability throughout the testing process.

B. Laboratory Testing

- Perform routine hematology, biochemistry, urinalysis and other assigned diagnostic tests.
- Prepare blood smears and perform basic microscopic examination.
- Assist in cytology, histopathology and molecular diagnostic procedures as required.
- Operate laboratory instruments according to approved SOPs.
- Perform reagent preparation and routine quality checks.
- Identify and immediately report abnormal, questionable or technically invalid results to the concerned senior staff/pathologist.

C. Equipment & Quality Control

- Operate laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
- Perform daily/periodic equipment checks, cleaning and basic maintenance.
- Maintain equipment logs, temperature records and calibration/quality-control records.
- Run internal quality-control samples as instructed.
- Report equipment malfunction, reagent problems or quality-control failures immediately.

D. Documentation

- Maintain accurate worksheets, test records,



sample registers and quality-control records.
- Enter test results accurately into the laboratory information system/software.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and client information.
- Ensure all records are complete, legible and traceable.

E. Laboratory Safety

- Follow laboratory biosafety and infection-control procedures.
- Use appropriate PPE at all times.
- Handle biological specimens, chemicals and sharps safely.
- Follow biomedical waste management procedures.
- Immediately report spills, accidents, exposure incidents and other safety concerns.

3. Additional Responsibilities

- Assist the Pathologist and senior technical staff in diagnostic procedures.
- Support preventive maintenance and housekeeping of the laboratory.
- Maintain adequate stocks of reagents, consumables and other laboratory supplies.
- Inform the supervisor regarding shortages or impending expiry of reagents.
- Participate in quality-improvement and NABL-related activities, where applicable.
- Work collaboratively with reception, sample collection, pathology and reporting teams.
- Perform other laboratory-related duties assigned by the Laboratory Manager/Pathologist.

4. Required Qualification

Essential:

- DMLT / B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent qualification.

Desirable:

- Previous experience in a diagnostic laboratory.
- Experience in veterinary diagnostic laboratory procedures.
- Knowledge of hematology, biochemistry, microscopy, cytology,



histopathology or molecular diagnostics.
- Familiarity with laboratory quality-management systems/NABL requirements.

5. Skills & Competencies

- Good knowledge of basic laboratory procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good sample-handling and documentation skills.
- Ability to operate laboratory instruments.
- Basic computer and laboratory software skills.
- Ability to follow SOPs and quality-control procedures.
- Good communication and teamwork.
- Ability to work under time-sensitive diagnostic conditions.
- High level of responsibility regarding sample identification and result accuracy.

6. Experience

Freshers: May be considered for trainee/junior positions.

Experienced candidates: 1–3 years of relevant laboratory experience preferred.

7. Performance Indicators

Performance will be assessed based on:

- Accuracy of testing and data entry.
- Sample identification and traceability.
- Compliance with SOPs and biosafety procedures.
- Timely completion of assigned tests.
- Proper equipment handling and maintenance.
- Documentation and record maintenance.
- Quality-control compliance.
- Professional conduct and teamwork.

8. Important Responsibility

The Laboratory Technician shall not independently authorize, interpret or release diagnostic reports unless specifically authorized under the laboratory's approved reporting system. Any doubtful, abnormal, inconsistent or technically questionable result must be referred to the concerned Pathologist/Senior Technical Personnel before reporting.

Job Types: Full time, Contract, Fresher
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Education:

- Diploma (Required)

Experience:

- Laboratory: 6 years (Required)
- Clinical laboratory: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Laboratory Technician (Bengaluru)
🏢 VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
📍 Bengaluru