Lab Technician | New Delhi, Delhi, India

Elios Management Consulting • Full-time • New Delhi, Delhi, India • ₹ 25k - ₹ 40k / month • 2w ago

Laboratory Technician

Project: Tribal TB Active Case Finding Initiative

The following role contributes to this effort by supporting community screening, diagnostics, coordination, monitoring, and linkage to TB treatment under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP).

Role Summary

· Get trained in SOPs & Protocol of Community-based screening of tribal population in India under NTEP and under this project (including sample collection and transportation to other laboratories for other testing purposes)

· Demonstrate proficiency in performing molecular TB diagnostic testing using TruNAT systems or any other technologies introduced under the project

· Conduct sputum collection and perform molecular TB diagnostic testing using TruNAT systems from eligible individuals.

· Ensure proper sample labeling, handling and bio‑medical waste disposal as per protocols.

· Maintain diagnostic equipment calibration and testing quality standards.

· Coordinate with radiographer and mobilizers for identifying eligible individuals for testing.

· Coordinate with C&DST laboratory as well as TB Genomics laboratory for proper sample collection and transportation from eligible individuals as per SOPs

· Maintain daily diagnostic records and ensure accurate reporting in digital platforms for each test and ensure reflex testing as and when needed.

· Ensure that the results of all the tests done on-site and remotely under the project are informed to local health facility, TB Unit, and DTO for necessary action

· Support referral and linkage of diagnosed TB cases to government treatment facilities.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Qualification and experience requirements will vary by state hiring norms but should align with relevant public health, clinical or community health backgrounds. Indicative payout ranges should follow market benchmarks for public health programs operating in remote geographies.

Qualifications: DMLT / BMLT / BSc MLT/ BSc Microbiology/ BSc Biotechnology from recognized institute.

Experience: 1-3 years in TB diagnostics, microbiology labs, or public health programs.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month