Biomedical Engineer - Mumbai, Lower Parel - Kamal Mills

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete lifecycle of laboratory and diagnostic equipment, including procurement, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and coordinate with OEMs/service providers for timely resolution.
• Monitor equipment performance and minimise downtime.
• Maintain calibration records, service logs, maintenance schedules, and asset registers.
• Ensure compliance with NABL, NABH, ISO, and other applicable quality standards.
• Support laboratory teams in instrument validation, verification, and quality control activities.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend equipment upgrades based on operational needs.
• Coordinate Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) and Comprehensive Maintenance Contracts (CMC).
• Maintain inventory of spare parts, consumables, and biomedical assets.
• Provide technical training to laboratory staff on instrument operation and maintenance.
• Assist in budgeting, vendor management, and equipment procurement processes.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and biomedical waste management guidelines.

Equipment Exposure

Candidates should have experience working with:

• Biochemistry Analysers
• Haematology Analysers
• Immunoassay Analysers
• Clinical Chemistry Systems
• Coagulation Analysers
• Electrolyte Analysers
• PCR and Molecular Diagnostic Equipment
• ELISA Readers and Washers
• Blood Gas Analysers
• Laboratory Automation Systems
• Refrigeration Equipment and Cold Chain Systems

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering / Medical Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering.
• Master's Degree will be an added advantage.
• Certification in Biomedical Equipment Maintenance or Healthcare Technology Management preferred.

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in biomedical engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in diagnostic laboratories, pathology laboratories, or healthcare institutions.
• Experience handling high-end diagnostic and laboratory equipment is mandatory.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of biomedical and diagnostic equipment.
• Expertise in preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Knowledge of NABL, NABH, ISO 15189, and quality compliance requirements.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Vendor and AMC/CMC management experience.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and laboratory management systems.
• Good communication and team management abilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Equipment uptime percentage.
• Turnaround time for equipment repair.
• Calibration and compliance adherence.
• Maintenance cost optimisation.
• Successful completion of AMC/CMC schedules.
• Audit compliance and documentation accuracy.

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Diagnostic Laboratories
• Pathology Chains
• Multispeciality Hospitals
• Medical Colleges
• Healthcare Networks
• Reference Laboratories
• Molecular Diagnostic Centres

Preferred Candidates: Professionals with experience in reputed diagnostic chains such as pathology networks, reference laboratories, multispeciality hospitals, or NABL-accredited laboratory setups.