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Clinical microbiology
Labs
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India3h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
This is a full-time, on-site Clinical Microbiology role based in Mumbai.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing routine and specialized microbiological tests on clinical specimens.
- Conducting culture, identification, and susceptibility testing of microorganisms.
- Preparing samples.
- Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
- Documenting results in laboratory information systems.
- Verifying test accuracy through quality control procedures.
- Collaborating with clinicians and other laboratory staff to interpret results and address queries.
- Ensuring timely reporting of results.
- Following biosafety guidelines.
- Participating in internal audits and process improvement.
- Staying current with emerging pathogens and diagnostic techniques.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Hands-on experience with routine microbiology techniques:
- Culture methods
- Staining
- Microscopy
- Aseptic sample handling
- Knowledge of laboratory quality control, biosafety procedures, and compliance with relevant regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Ability to use laboratory information systems.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation.
- Ability to manage sample workflows efficiently.
- Willingness to work on-site in Mumbai and commit to full-time laboratory schedules.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in clinical microbiology:
- Microbial identification
- Antibiotic susceptibility testing
- Interpretation of laboratory results.
- Relevant academic background:
- Degree in Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related biomedical field.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues in testing processes.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Prior experience in a clinical or hospital laboratory setting is preferred.
- Additional certifications in microbiology or laboratory medicine are an advantage.