The Chief of Laboratory is responsible for overseeing all laboratory operations, ensuring the accuracy of test results, compliance with regulatory standards, and the overall efficiency of the lab. They provide leadership to lab staff, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality diagnostic and research services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Management

• Supervise and coordinate lab technicians, scientists, and support staff.
• Develop policies, protocols, and quality control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.

1. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Monitor lab testing procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation bodies (e.g., NABL, CAP, CLIA).
• Implement quality control measures and troubleshoot discrepancies.

1. Financial & Resource Management

• Prepare and manage lab budgets, procurement, and inventory.
• Optimize resource utilization while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.

1. Research & Innovation

• Stay updated with advancements in diagnostic techniques and laboratory technology.
• Implement new testing methods to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with medical professionals and researchers on studies.

1. Training & Staff Development

• Provide training and professional development for lab personnel.
• Ensure adherence to ethical practices and standard operating procedures.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Medical Laboratory Science, Pathology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Experience: 8+ years in a laboratory setting, with managerial experience preferred.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in diagnostic testing, quality control, and lab management software.
• Leadership: Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with NABL, CAP, ISO, or other accreditation standards.
• Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate with medical teams, researchers, and administrative staff.

Work Environment

• Hospitals, diagnostic centers, pharmaceutical labs, or research institutions.
• Exposure to biological samples, chemicals, and lab instruments.
• May require extended hours or emergency response in critical cases.

About company

Established in 1949, Dr Lal PathLabs today is the largest and most respected diagnostic service provider in the country. It has a proven track record of over six decades for strict adherence to international standards and benchmarks. Dr Lal PathLabs offers widest test menu and has a pan India presence in all important cities and towns of India, in the form of state-of-the-art laboratories and patient service centres.

The company has more than 190 Labs and over 2000 centres across India and international operations in Nepal and Bangladesh.

It serves over 13 million customers every year through its widest test menu and panels in the disciplines of Molecular Diagnostics, Biophysics, Flow Cytometry, Immunophenotying, Cytogenetics, Endocrinology, Genetics, Nutrition and Metabolism, Oncology, Toxicology, Immunohistochemistry, Infectious diseases, Biochemistry, Haematology, Histopathology and Cytology.

Dr Lal Path Labs has internationally accepted external and internal quality assurance programs in place. The Company is Indias highest accredited laboratory, with accreditation from College of American Pathologists (CAP), National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, and ISO 9001:2000 certification.