Microbiologist(Msc Microbiology)

**Job Description: MSc Microbiologist (Hospital Setting)**

**Job Title**: MSc Microbiologist

**Department**: Laboratory

**Key Responsibilities**:
**1. Clinical Microbiology & Diagnostics**
- Perform microbiological tests on patient samples (blood, urine, sputum, swabs, etc.).
- Identify bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections using advanced techniques (culture, microscopy, PCR, ELISA).
- Conduct antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) to determine effective treatments.
- Assist doctors in diagnosing and managing infectious diseases.

**2. Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)**
- Monitor and analyze hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) such as MRSA, C. difficile, and VRE.
- Support hospital infection control teams in implementing hygiene and sterilization protocols.
- Conduct environmental microbiology tests on hospital surfaces, equipment, and water supply.
- Develop strategies to minimize the spread of infections in healthcare settings.

**3. Quality Assurance & Laboratory Management**
- Ensure laboratory tests comply with hospital standards and national health guidelines.
- Maintain and calibrate microbiological equipment for accuracy and reliability.
- Prepare and standardize culture media and reagents for microbial analysis.
- Document and report microbiological findings to physicians and hospital administration.

**4. Research & Antibiotic Stewardship**
- Collaborate with medical teams to study emerging pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
- Assist in hospital research projects related to infectious diseases and epidemiology.
- Promote rational antibiotic use by analyzing resistance patterns and advising clinicians.

**5. Training & Education**
- Train hospital staff on microbiology best practices, sterilization, and hygiene.
- Educate medical professionals on infection control measures and proper sample collection.
- Participate in clinical case discussions and multidisciplinary hospital meetings.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Education**:

- Master's (required)

Work Location: In person