Job Description
Consultant – MD Biochemist

Location:
Mumbai & Hyderabad Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time About Orange Health Labs Orange Health Labs is India's leading on-demand diagnostics lab for urban consumers, focused on delivering fast, reliable, and convenient diagnostic services. We were recognised as the Diagnostics Startup of the Year 2025. Launched in January 2021, Orange Health Labs has established itself as one of the most loved brands in the healthcare sector, with over 30,000 customer reviews, highly rated facilities across the country, and an NPS close to 90. With a team of 1,000+ employees, we are building a technology-driven diagnostics ecosystem focused on improving the accessibility, reliability, and efficiency of healthcare services. Our vision is backed by leading investors, including Accel, General Catalyst, Y Combinator, Bertelsmann India, and other marquee investors. We have also been recognised as a Future Unicorn for two consecutive years by Hurun India.

About the Role
We are looking for qualified and technically proficient MD Biochemists to join our laboratory teams in Mumbai and Hyderabad. The role will focus on managing and strengthening Biochemistry laboratory operations, ensuring analytical accuracy, maintaining quality standards, and driving technical excellence across the department. The selected candidates will be responsible for overseeing Biochemistry testing processes, monitoring analyser performance, ensuring quality control compliance, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting the implementation of new testing methodologies. The role requires strong expertise in Clinical Biochemistry, diagnostic laboratory practices, and quality management.

Key Responsibilities
1. Biochemistry Laboratory Operations
• Oversee and provide technical supervision for day-to-day Biochemistry laboratory operations.
• Ensure smooth functioning of Biochemistry testing workflows, sample processing, and timely reporting.
• Monitor the performance, calibration, and maintenance of automated Biochemistry analysers.




• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues related to analysers, reagents, and testing procedures.
• Ensure standardisation of testing protocols and consistency across laboratory operations. 2. Technical Oversight & Result Quality
• Monitor the accuracy and reliability of biochemical test results.
• Provide technical guidance on abnormal, critical, and clinically significant test parameters.
• Investigate discrepancies, analytical errors, and variations in test results.
• Ensure appropriate result validation and adherence to established laboratory protocols.
• Support the team in resolving complex technical queries related to biochemical investigations. 3. Quality Control & Assurance
• Oversee internal quality control (IQC) and external quality assurance (EQAS) activities.
• Monitor analytical performance, precision, accuracy, and reliability of biochemical assays.
• Investigate quality control failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs and established quality management practices.
• Participate in quality audits, proficiency testing, and accreditation-related activities. 4. Method Validation & Process Improvement
• Oversee verification and validation of recent Biochemistry tests and analytical methodologies.
• Evaluate new reagents, calibrators, and testing technologies.
• Monitor assay performance, linearity, precision, and accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency, turnaround time, and analytical performance.
• Support the introduction and standardisation of new biochemical investigations. 5. Team Guidance & Technical Training
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Biochemistry laboratory technicians.




• Train team members on analyser operations, testing methodologies, quality control, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure consistent implementation of laboratory protocols and best practices.
• Strengthen the technical capabilities of the Biochemistry team through continuous training and knowledge sharing. 6. Regulatory Compliance & Quality Management
• Ensure adherence to applicable NABL and ISO 15189 quality standards.
• Maintain technical documentation, quality records, and laboratory SOPs.
• Support internal and external audits and accreditation processes.
• Collaborate with laboratory operations and quality teams to improve operational standards and diagnostic accuracy. Skills & Qualifications
• MD in Biochemistry from a recognised medical institution.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in Clinical Biochemistry or diagnostic laboratory operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of Clinical Biochemistry, biochemical investigations, and diagnostic methodologies.
• Good knowledge of automated Biochemistry analysers, calibration, quality control, and technical troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with IQC, EQAS, assay validation, and laboratory quality management systems.
• Ability to identify analytical errors, investigate result discrepancies, and implement corrective measures.
• Knowledge of NABL and ISO 15189 standards will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to provide technical guidance to laboratory teams. Why Join Orange Health Labs?
• Be part of one of India's fastest-growing health-tech and diagnostics companies.
• Opportunity to contribute to building and strengthening advanced diagnostic laboratory operations.
• Work in a collaborative and innovation-driven healthcare environment.
• Take ownership of technical excellence and quality standards in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Contribute directly to improving diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

📌 MD Biochemist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Orange Health Labs
📍 Bengaluru