Microbiology Technician

Job Responsibility: Microbiology

1. Checking the specimens quality and integrity before processing and notify concerned person about any issues identified. Ensuring adequate clinical information in the accompanying requisition form.

2. Processing of bacterial, TB, fungal culture, and sensitivity as per laboratory defined procedure or reagent package inserts.

3. Perform microbial identification using biochemical tests, microscopy, staining techniques, and automated systems.

4. Conduct antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

5. Perform aseptic techniques and work in laminar flow hoods or biosafety cabinets when required.

6. Perform routine maintenance of equipment’s and fill-up the maintenance logs on daily basis.

7. Preparing media, reagents and buffers and maintain records of the same.

8. Review & follow instrument & reagent manufacturer’s instructions.

9. Ensuring timely and regular performance of Quality control & EQAP and documentation.

10. Corrective action documentation in case of failure in IQC or EQAP.

11. Time management to ensure accurate and timely report release.

12. Recording the results, in respective log books/registers counterchecking and ensuring timely correct typing & Validation in LIMS.

13. Systematic filling of lab records for easy retrieval and maintaining records as per NABL/ISO/CAP requirements.

14. Constant monitoring of instruments for any breakdowns error flags and temperature & environment condition monitoring logs.

15. Reporting the breakdowns to Biomedical engineer / Administrative department.

16. Ensuring prompt processing and reporting of TAT & STAT samples.

17. Maintain departmental stock as per requirement by coordinating with Supply chain & store team.

18. Submit quality indicator data form to quality assurance as and when requested.

19. Follow the system of receiving, consumption & discard of reagents as established by supply chain & top management.

20. Responsible for drafting new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), updating existing ones as needed, and conducting regular reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.

21. Understanding clinical aspects of tests conducted in the section.

22. Follow laboratory procedure for BMW management.

23. Ensuring accuracy and correctness of results by strict compliance to the defined standard Operating procedure, calibration, quality control, procedure and training of the personnel.

24. Reagent Calibration for each new LOT & reagent LOT Verification for each new LOT / Shipment.

25. Participate in training & continual education programs conducted by organization and quality assurance team.