A Pathology Lab Technician assists pathologists and medical professionals in diagnosing diseases by preparing and analyzing biological samples. They conduct laboratory tests on tissue, blood, and other bodily fluids, ensuring accurate results to support patient care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sample Collection & Preparation

• Collect, label, and store blood, tissue, and fluid samples.
• Prepare slides and specimens for microscopic examination.

1. Laboratory Testing & Analysis

• Perform diagnostic tests such as blood counts, tissue biopsies, and urinalysis.
• Operate lab equipment, including microscopes, centrifuges, and automated analyzers.

1. Data Recording & Reporting

• Document test results accurately in lab systems.
• Assist pathologists in analyzing findings and preparing reports.

1. Equipment Maintenance & Safety Compliance

• Clean, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Follow health and safety protocols to prevent contamination and infection.

1. Assist Pathologists & Medical Staff

• Support doctors and lab technicians in diagnosing diseases.
• Ensure proper disposal of hazardous biological waste.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Diploma or Bachelors degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT/BMLT) or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of pathology lab procedures, histopathology, and microbiology.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in handling samples and recording data.
• Communication Skills: Ability to report findings clearly to medical professionals.
• Problem-Solving: Identifying errors in test results and troubleshooting equipment issues.

Work Environment

• Pathology labs in hospitals, diagnostic centers, and research institutions.
• Exposure to biological samples and chemicals (protective gear required).
• May require working in shifts, weekends, or emergency situations.

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