Junior Microbiologist
5 months ago
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Adheres to policy on proper dress code and Universal Precautions (PPE) always
- Keeps the department neat, clean and well stocked with supplies for sample processing.
- Aware and prepare hypochlorite solution (0.1% for workbench and 0.5% for sharp disposal) daily as per lab safety policy.
- Segregation and safe disposal of biomedical waste.
- Records and maintains forms and records of the department and submit for verification.
- During the shift changes technician should take over, all the duties & responsibilities from previous technical team/check the handed over register.
- Maintenance of UV usage in the laminar air flow chamber in the department.
- Performing the overall sterility check in the laboratory & reporting to the department In-Charge.
- Coordinates workflow/workload as necessary to ensure timely reporting of results.
- Cleaning of work bench and providing maintenance for all equipments as per recommendation.
- Updation of all basic documentation (forms and records) in the department.
- Receiving and segregating samples for processing.
- Perform QC check for staining, new reagent/antibiotic disc/media.
- Perform sample inoculation/streaking, smear preparation, staining & submit to microscopic observation..
- Ensure and maintain the stock in dept for smooth flow
- Aware & Check the Pending samples in LIS & take responsibility to release the reports.
- Assisting documentation to senior technician and maintenance of QMS documents.
- Report any non-conformance related to technical activities to their respective DIC.
- Rising of material Indent to stores.
- Receiving, inspections of kits and consumables and storage of reagents and consumable in department.
- Ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Participate in all training and continual improvement programmes of the department.
- Act as auditee during internal audit of the lab.
- Maintain work ethics and team building in the department.
- Handles and maintain equipments in department during processing.
- Involved in corrective action against the nonconformance observed in the department..
- Aid in implementation and educating the quality management system & procedure
**Job Types**: Full-time, Regular / Permanent
**Salary**: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month
**Benefits**:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Rotational shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
**Education**:
- Master's (preferred)
**Experience**:
- total work: 1 year (preferred)
**Speak with the employer**
+91 8220003735