Job Description

Job Title

: Senior Lab Technician cum Lab In-Charge

Department

: Laboratory Services

Location

: Thiruvananthapuram /Vizhinjam

Reporting To

: Medical Director / Pathologist / Management

Employment Type

: Full-Time

Requirement:

DME approved Course

Job Summary

The Senior Lab Technician cum Lab In-Charge is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring accurate and timely testing, maintaining high standards of quality, supervising lab staff, managing duty rosters, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines.

Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical & Diagnostic Duties

Perform and validate a variety of diagnostic tests including hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, and serology. Ensure accuracy and reliability of test results through standard operating procedures (SOPs). Oversee sample collection, processing, and result reporting. Monitor and interpret quality control data.

Supervisory & Team Management

Supervise and guide lab technicians and phlebotomists in their day-to-day duties. Prepare and maintain monthly duty rosters and ensure proper shift coverage. Train new staff on procedures, equipment use, and safety protocols. Conduct periodic performance evaluations and address staff concerns.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Implement and monitor internal quality control (IQC) and participate in external quality assurance (EQA) programs. Ensure documentation of all lab processes in line with NABL/ISO/other regulatory requirements. Maintain proper calibration logs, equipment servicing schedules, and incident reports. Conduct regular audits and ensure corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Inventory & Equipment Management

Manage stock levels of reagents, consumables, and supplies; coordinate with vendors for procurement. Schedule preventive maintenance and calibration of lab equipment. Maintain records of equipment usage, servicing, and breakdown.

Administrative & Reporting Duties

Maintain proper patient records and test data in LIMS or manual logs. Coordinate with doctors and nursing staff for test requirements, urgent reports, or clinical clarifications. Generate and submit weekly and monthly lab performance and audit reports to management.

Additional Responsibilities

Coordinate biomedical waste segregation, collection, and disposal as per norms. Supervise phlebotomy and sample transportation protocols. Ensure cleanliness and infection control in lab premises. Oversee X-ray team operations if integrated under the lab's responsibility.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

: DMLT / B.Sc MLT / M.Sc MLT -DME approved Course

Experience

: Minimum 5+ years of clinical lab experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role

Technical Skills

: Proficiency in laboratory diagnostic techniques LIMS proficiency (preferred) Knowledge of NABL or ISO standards

Soft Skills

: Strong leadership and team management abilities Good communication and coordination skills Attention to detail and high levels of responsibility

Working Hours

7:00 AM - 9:30 PM, with rotational weekend duties as required

Remuneration

As per experience and industry standards
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Volunteer

Pay: ?8,000.00 - ?15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Paid time off
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Rotational shift Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:

Commission pay Overtime pay
Work Location: In person