Job Description

Consultant - Microbiologist:

Mission -

The mission of the position of Consultant Microbiologist is to lead operations of the Microbiology Department in Central Laboratory, responsibilities include creating operations plans, managing complete analytical operations, and supervising a team to ensure plans are being executed effectively.

Roles & Responsibilities -

1. Technical Operations:Analyze and interpret results from the Microbiology Department with timely verification, approval, and reporting of test results. Collect and analyze abnormalities. Diagnose diseases or study medical conditions using techniques. Ensure all procedures are performed in compliance with NABL guidelines for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.


2. Technical Operations Management (Central Laboratory and Regional Laboratory):Determines technical operational strategies by conducting needs assessments, identifying and evaluating technologies & resources; defining requirements; and establishing technical prerequisite, quality, and service standards. Responsible for making continuous improvements in existing systems, resources, and efficiencies of the Microbiology Department to improve profitability. Oversee and manage day-to-day operational activities/ services and ensure seamless operations across the Microbiology department of Central Laboratory. To establish quality standards, and supervise quality control and operational timelines. Develop and enforce Laboratory Services procedures/policies and ensure their adherence across the assigned department. Establish SOPs and process documentation to ensure a consistent level of service delivery across the organization. To ensure that laboratory operations comply with all rules and regulations to guarantee the highest quality of results. Develop and maintain departmental quality assurance and quality control programs, taking corrective action when indicated.


3, Relationship Management: -To conceptualize and plan medico marketing events and activities with the Sales & Marketing Department for generating revenue for the organization. Collaborate with team members in the development of relevant activities in assigned project(s). Provide consultation to the physicians/ staff/ patients in interpreting test results. Assists in organizing CMEs and Round Table conferences with internal and external stakeholders. Interact with doctors/corporations on a regular basis to ensure quality services and reporting.


4. Communication & Promotion:To conduct regular meetings & circulate the latest scientific information with the help of the Marketing team to internal and external stakeholders. To undertake medical writing for various publications as well as internal purposes and actively collaborate with and support marketing teams for brand promotions. Contributes to the development of promotional materials for the Brand. Provide Medical support to - Marketing and Sales (visual aids, promatograms, clinics i.e. Book, Patient information leaflet, a flowchart of the test, etc.)


5. Training and DevelopmentEducate physicians, students, and staff as per identified training needs. To train marketing and field employees on tests, products, and services during onboarding and new product launches relevant to the promotional strategy. Provide training and mentoring to the Dr. B. Lal Institute of Paramedical Sciences Students and Paramedical trainees. Participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments.


6. Research and DevelopmentWith direct supervision, support, manage, and execute all aspects of research and development-related projects, objectives, and initiatives. Compiles, validates, organizes, and updates research data & findings. Partner with other departments or consulting firms to perform research or other applicable studies or support. Participate and actively engage in all the research and training activities at a laboratory in coordination with the institute


7. People Management:Establish and maintain standards of performance and ensure competency checks at each role in the Operations department. Ensure HR compliance and working as per the HR policy of the organization. * Perform monthly Internal review and training of employees at the Microbiology Department or Branch. Lead/contribute to the training, education, and guidance on quality, customer care, and compliance policy/practices.