A Consultant Pathologist is responsible for diagnosing diseases by analyzing laboratory tests on blood, tissues, and other body fluids. They provide expert medical opinions to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment planning, ensuring accurate and timely results.

Key Responsibilities

1. Diagnostic Analysis & Reporting

• Examine blood, tissue, and fluid samples to diagnose diseases.
• Interpret laboratory test results and provide detailed reports to physicians.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of diagnostic findings.

1. Supervision & Quality Control

• Oversee laboratory operations and ensure adherence to quality standards (e.g., NABL, CAP, CLIA).
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures in pathology testing.
• Guide laboratory technicians and junior pathologists in best practices.

1. Consultation & Patient Care

• Collaborate with clinicians and specialists to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide expert opinions on complex cases in histopathology, hematology, microbiology, or cytology.
• Review patient medical histories and suggest additional tests if needed.

1. Research & Development

• Stay updated with advancements in pathology and laboratory medicine.
• Conduct or participate in clinical research and case studies.
• Implement new diagnostic techniques and improve laboratory methodologies.

1. Regulatory Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with medical and laboratory regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure proper handling of patient samples.
• Adhere to biohazard safety protocols and infection control measures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: MSC with MD/DNB in Pathology.
• Experience: Minimum 2–5 years of experience in a diagnostic or hospital laboratory (depending on the role).
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of histopathology, hematology, clinical pathology, and microbiology.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret test results with precision and clarity.
• Communication & Leadership: Ability to collaborate with medical professionals and guide laboratory staff.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with NABL, CAP, ISO, and other accreditation standards.

Work Environment

• Hospitals, diagnostic centers, research institutions, and private pathology labs.
• Exposure to biological samples, chemicals, and laboratory instruments.
• May require extended hours, emergency consultations, or remote diagnostic reviews.

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. Website http://www.lalpathlabs.com