Microbiology Technician

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Microbiology Technician to join our hospital's diagnostic laboratory team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in patient care by performing diagnostic tests to identify infectious diseases, supporting infection control protocols, and ensuring rapid, accurate results for clinical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Diagnostic Processing: Receive, process, and analyze clinical specimens (blood, urine, sputum, tissue, swabs, and body fluids) for bacterial, fungal, and viral cultures.

Identification & Susceptibility: Perform microscopic examinations, organism identification, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) using manual methods or automated systems (e.g., VITEK, Bactec).

Infection Control Support: Assist in hospital-wide infection control surveillance programs, including environmental sampling (OT air sampling, water testing) and tracking hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).

Media & Reagent Prep: Prepare and quality-control culture media, stains, and biochemical reagents necessary for daily diagnostic workflows.

Equipment Maintenance: Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments (incubators, microscopes, automated blood culture systems) adhering to quality assurance guidelines.

Reporting & Compliance: Maintain accurate patient logs, verify test results through the Laboratory Information System (LIS), and ensure strict compliance with NABH, and biomedical waste management guidelines.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Education: B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Microbiology, Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT/MMLT), or Life Sciences.

Experience: [1-3] years of hands-on working experience in a hospital diagnostic laboratory .

Skills:

Strong expertise in aseptic handling of clinical specimens and biosafety protocols.

Good interpersonal communication skills for collaborating with pathologists, doctors, and nursing staff.

Attention to detail and ability to work in fast-paced shifts.