Microbiology Technician

A Microbiology Technician is responsible for collecting, processing, and testing clinical specimens, assisting microbiologists in laboratory investigations, maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring quality standards, and supporting accurate and timely diagnosis while adhering to NABL/NABH and biosafety guidelines.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and label clinical specimens.
• Perform microbiological tests, staining, and culture procedures.
• Prepare media, reagents, and laboratory materials.
• Assist in organism identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Ensure proper documentation and timely reporting of test results.
• Follow infection control, biosafety, and biomedical waste management protocols.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory consumables and reagents.
• Comply with NABL/NABH quality standards and SOPs.
• Coordinate with microbiologists and clinicians for efficient laboratory services.