Lab Technician Jobs in Chennai

Dr Lal PathLabs is India's premier NABL and CAP-accredited diagnostic healthcare network, dedicated to providing accurate and timely laboratory investigations to millions of patients. We are actively hiring qualified Medical Laboratory Technicians to join our modern clinical testing facility in Chennai (Chennai, Tamil Nadu). In this role, you will perform high-precision testing across hematology, biochemistry, and clinical pathology using state-of-the-art automated analyzers under standard operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical specimen processing across Hematology (CBC, Blood Grouping, ESR, Peripheral Smears), Biochemistry, and Urinalysis.
• Conduct sterile venous blood collection (phlebotomy) using vacutainer systems following safe patient identification protocols.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain fully automated and semi-automated diagnostic chemistry analyzers with daily internal quality controls (IQC).
• Promptly flag and report critical diagnostic values and abnormal findings to Pathologists and senior lab supervisors.
• Register patient requisitions, barcode test vials, and upload test records to the digital Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Ensure strict compliance with NABL/CAP documentation, temperature logs, reagent expiry audits, and biomedical waste (BMW) management guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Completed DMLT (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology) or B.Sc MLT (Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology) from a recognized university.
• 0 to 3 years of clinical lab, hospital, or diagnostic center experience (enthusiastic freshers with completed internships are encouraged to apply).
• Sound practical knowledge of phlebotomy, order of draw, centrifugation, and specimen preparation.
• Familiarity with operating clinical chemistry and hematology laboratory equipment.
• Basic computer proficiency for entering and reviewing patient test records in LIS software.
• Valid registration with State Paramedical Council or Allied Healthcare Council is an added advantage.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive fixed monthly salary of ₹25,000 to ₹28,500 with timely direct bank transfers.
• Comprehensive Group Health & Personal Accident Insurance coverage for self and family.
• Subsidized preventive healthcare checkups and diagnostic investigations across the Lal Path Lab network.
• Shift allowances, statutory PF, and annual performance incentive program.
• Progressive professional training programs and clear career advancement opportunities to Senior Lab Technologist and Centre Supervisor.

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