Senior Lab Technician

Job Description – Senior Lab Technician

LORDS PATHOLOGY \| Diagnostic / Healthcare Industry

Job Title

Senior Lab Technician

Department

Laboratory Operations

Location

Bangalore

Experience

3–5 Years

Employment Type

Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Lab Technician to manage day-to-day laboratory activities, perform diagnostic tests, ensure accurate results, and maintain quality standards. The candidate should have strong technical knowledge of laboratory procedures, sample processing, equipment handling, and quality control.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialised laboratory tests as per established procedures.
• Handle sample collection, receiving, processing, and preparation for testing.
• Perform tests in departments such as Biochemistry, Haematology, Clinical Pathology and Serology.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and analysers.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Perform internal quality control (IQC) and participate in external quality assessment (EQAS).
• Maintain proper documentation, laboratory registers, and test reports.
• Ensure proper sample labelling, storage, and disposal.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols and biomedical waste management guidelines.
• Supervise and guide junior lab technicians and laboratory assistants.
• Coordinate with Pathologists and Lab Managers regarding test results and discrepancies.
• Ensure timely completion of daily laboratory operations.

Educational Qualification

• B.Sc. MLT (Medical Laboratory Technology).
• DMLT / M.Sc. MLT preferred.
• Relevant laboratory certification will be an added advantage.

Required Technical Skills

• Biochemistry
• Haematology
• Clinical Pathology
• Serology
• Sample Processing
• Automated and Semi-Automated Analysers
• Quality Control (IQC / EQAS)
• Equipment Calibration and Maintenance
• Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Biomedical Waste Management

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of diagnostic laboratory procedures.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise junior technicians.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage laboratory operations.

Experience Required

• 3–5 years of experience in diagnostic laboratories, hospitals, or pathology labs.
• Experience in handling automated analysers and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience in quality control and laboratory operations is preferred.

Pay

₹10,000.00 - ₹34,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location

In person