Walk-in || Microbiology Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological investigations as per established laboratory protocols.
• Receive, identify, label, and process clinical specimens such as blood, urine, sputum, swabs, body fluids, and other samples.
• Prepare and maintain culture media, reagents, and laboratory solutions.
• Operate and maintain microbiology laboratory equipment.
• Perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing as per approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of test results, worksheets, registers, and quality-control documentation.
• Follow proper specimen handling, storage, and disposal procedures.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate laboratory infection-control and biosafety practices.
• Perform internal quality control and report any deviations to the concerned supervisor.
• Assist Microbiologists/Pathologists in routine and special investigations.
• Ensure timely processing and reporting of samples.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory and work areas.
• Follow hospital policies, SOPs, NABL requirements, and applicable safety standards.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of microbiological culture techniques.
• Good understanding of staining procedures and culture media.
• Knowledge of antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and automated microbiology systems is an advantage.
• Basic computer and laboratory information system (LIS) knowledge.