JOB DESCRIPTION – LAB TECHNICIAN

Hospital: Amcare Multispeciality Hospital
Department: Laboratory
Position: Lab Technician
Experience: 1–3 Years in Hospital/Diagnostic Laboratory
Qualification: DMLT / B.Sc. MLT / B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent

Job Summary

We are looking for a competent and responsible Lab Technician to perform laboratory investigations across Biochemistry, Hematology, Clinical Pathology, Microbiology, Serology and other routine diagnostic sections, ensuring accurate results, proper sample handling, quality control, and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sample Collection & Processing

- Collect blood, urine, stool, sputum, swabs and other clinical samples as required.
- Properly identify, label, transport and process all samples.
- Ensure correct sample collection tubes, quantity and storage conditions.
- Perform outdoor/home sample collection when required.
- Handle emergency and STAT samples on priority.

2. Biochemistry

- Perform routine biochemical investigations such as:
- LFT
- KFT/RFT
- Blood Sugar
- Lipid Profile
- Electrolytes
- Uric Acid
- Calcium
- Amylase/Lipase
- HbA1c
- Other routine biochemical tests.
- Operate and maintain semi-automated/fully automated biochemistry analyzers.
- Perform calibration and quality control as per laboratory protocols.

3. Hematology

- Perform CBC, Hb, ESR, platelet count, peripheral smear and other routine hematology investigations.
- Handle automated hematology analyzers.
- Prepare and examine peripheral blood smears when required.
- Identify abnormal findings and escalate them to the concerned senior/pathologist.

4. Clinical Pathology

- Perform routine urine, stool and body-fluid examinations.
- Conduct physical, chemical and microscopic examination of samples.
- Perform routine microscopy and maintain proper documentation.

5. Microbiology

- Handle and process microbiology samples such as blood, urine, sputum, pus,



swabs and other specimens.
- Perform routine microscopy, staining and culture-related procedures as per laboratory protocols.
- Assist in culture and sensitivity testing.
- Maintain proper aseptic techniques and infection-control practices.

6. Serology / Immunology

- Perform routine serological and immunological investigations as applicable.
- Handle rapid tests, ELISA and other laboratory testing procedures as per the laboratory's scope.
- Ensure proper controls and documentation for test results.

7. Quality Control & Safety

- Perform internal quality control and maintain quality records.
- Follow SOPs, NABL/hospital laboratory standards and safety protocols, where applicable.
- Follow infection-control and biomedical-waste management procedures.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of reagents, kits and samples.
- Report equipment malfunction, quality issues or unusual results to the supervisor.

8. Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain accurate laboratory registers, worksheets and patient records.
- Enter test results accurately into the laboratory information system/software.
- Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of reports.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

9. Equipment & Inventory

- Operate laboratory analyzers and other diagnostic equipment safely.
- Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment.
- Monitor stock of reagents, kits, consumables and other laboratory supplies.
- Inform the senior/supervisor regarding shortages or expiry of materials.

Required Skills





- Good knowledge of Biochemistry, Hematology, Clinical Pathology and Microbiology.
- Basic knowledge of Serology/Immunology.
- Valuable sample collection and handling skills.
- Knowledge of laboratory analyzers and equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Ability to work in shifts, including emergency/night shifts when required.

Key Responsibilities

- Collect blood, urine, and other clinical samples from patients as per laboratory protocols.
- Perform routine laboratory investigations including CBC, LFT, KFT, blood sugar, urine examination, lipid profile, etc.
- Perform sample processing, labeling, storage, and disposal according to hospital protocols.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and analyzers.
- Ensure proper calibration, quality control, and timely maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Prepare samples and conduct tests accurately and efficiently.
- Record test results properly and maintain laboratory documentation.
- Follow infection control, biomedical waste management, and safety protocols.
- Identify and report abnormal or critical results to the concerned senior/doctor as per protocol.
- Maintain adequate stock of reagents, kits, consumables, and other laboratory supplies.
- Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and other hospital departments regarding investigations and reports.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information and laboratory reports.
- Ensure cleanliness and proper functioning of the laboratory at all times.
- Participate in outdoor sample collection when required, including sample collection using own vehicle, if applicable.
- Perform any other laboratory-related duties assigned by the senior/supervisor.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Lab Technician (Zirakpur)
🏢 Amcare Medical & Research Pvt.Ltd
📍 Zirakpur