Lab Technician

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor laboratory analyzers and diagnostic instruments.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Ensure laboratory instruments are functioning according to manufacturer and quality standards.
• Assist laboratory technologists and pathologists during testing procedures.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and maintain service records for instruments.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs with vendors or biomedical teams.
• Support installation and validation of new laboratory instruments.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory consumables, reagents, and spare parts.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, infection control, and quality assurance standards.
• Follow SOPs, CAP, ISO, JCI, or hospital laboratory compliance guidelines.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain documentation for audits and inspections.
• Support laboratory workflow optimization and instrument performance monitoring.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment and analyzers
• Troubleshooting and technical maintenance skills
• Understanding of laboratory quality standards
• Familiarity with hematology, biochemistry, immunology, and microbiology instruments
• Good documentation and reporting skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer and laboratory software knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure in healthcare environments

Qualification Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in:

• Medical Laboratory Technology

• Biomedical Engineering

• Electronics And Instrumentation Technology

• Experience in medical laboratory equipment maintenance is preferred.
• Knowledge of analyzers such as:
• Hematology analyzers
• Biochemistry analyzers
• PCR systems
• Immunoassay systems
• Microbiology equipment