1. POSITIONS VACANT: Consultant - Laboratory Technician (Five vacancies), International Not-for-Profit Organization, Chennai (Two Vacancies), Mumbai (Three Vacancies)

2. ORGANISATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Our client is a respected international not-for-profit, that works in public health, to improve the health of disadvantaged communities, across the globe.

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Our client is seeking eligible candidates for the position of Laboratory Technicians based in Chennai and Mumbai. The Laboratory Technician (LTs) will support field and laboratory operations for surveillance of Acute Febrile Illness (AFI) and Acute Diarrheal Disease (ADD), including patient enrolment support, specimen collection, sample transport, laboratory processing/ testing support, and accurate documentation/ data entry.

These positions will coordinate closely with clinicians, surveillance teams, and laboratory staff to ensure timely, complete, and high-quality laboratory-supported surveillance in accordance with approved protocols, testing algorithms, and quality and biosafety standards.

Key Job Responsibilities: 

A. Patient Enrolment Support and Specimen Collection

(1) Support clinicians and surveillance staff in enrolling eligible patients as per the study/protocol requirements;

(2) Collect clinical specimens as per protocol, including blood, throat swab, urine, and stool (as applicable).;
(3) Ensure correct specimen labelling, completion of requisition forms, and adherence to informed consent processes in accordance with project’s protocol;

(4) Follow standard precautions and biosafety procedures during collection, handling, and transport.

(B) Data Entry and Forms Management

(1) Complete and maintain accurate records for patient and sample-related information
(2) Ensure timely completion of all required forms (e.g., Patient Enrolment Form, Laboratory Investigation Form, Consent Forms, and other project formats).
(3) Perform accurate data entry into registers and/or electronic systems.

(C) Sample Packaging and Transport
(1) Ensure appropriate packaging, storage, and transport of specimens to designated laboratories, maintaining cold chain (where required) and dispatch/ receipt logs.
(2) Transport specimens to the designated laboratory, ensure proper handover/ receipt documentation, and perform timely laboratory processing and testing to support prompt reporting of results as per protocol;

(D) Laboratory Processing and Testing Support
(1) Perform specimen processing and testing in alignment with standard protocols and defined diagnostic algorithms, including (as applicable):

(a) Serum separation and aliquoting

(b) Smear preparation, staining, and microscopy

(c) Bacterial culture, identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (including

automated systems where available)

(d) ELISA and PCR testing.

(2) Ensure compliance with laboratory quality systems, internal controls, and documentation requirements.

(E) Documentation, Inventory, and Quality/Biosafety
(1) Maintain laboratory registers/logs, including sample receipt, processing, testing, storage, and disposal records.

(2) Support inventory tracking of consumables, reagents, and kits; raise timely requests for replenishment to prevent stock-outs.

(3) Follow biosafety and biomedical waste management procedures as per institutional and regulatory requirements.

(4) Maintain confidentiality of patient information and comply with project data protection requirements.

(F) Other Responsibilities: Perform other laboratory- or field-related tasks as required for project needs, as assigned by the Project Coordinator -Lab/ Supervisor/ Nodal Officer.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications and Experience
(1) Diploma / BSc / MSc in Medical Laboratory Technology, Microbiology, or a related discipline is essential;
(2) 3–5 years of hands-on experience in diagnostic laboratory settings (public or private);
(3) Familiarity with routine microbiology and serology workflows; experience in sample handling and transport processes;

(4) Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Skills and Competencies:
(1) Basic computer proficiency for data entry, documentation, and reporting (MS Office and/or electronic data tools);

(2) Fluency in English and Hindi, with Marathi required for Mumbai and Tamil required for Chennai;

(3) Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and adherence to timelines;

(4) Willingness to travel locally as required for sample collection/transport and field coordination;

5. CONSULTANCY FEE: The overall consultancy fee budgeted for the assignment, is INR 6 lacs.

6. LOCATION and NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Chennai [2] and Mumbai [3]

7. REFERENCE: C-LT-INPO

8. NATURE OF CONTRACT:

The selected candidate shall be engaged as a Consultant on the rolls of SAMS, a third-party payrolling agency, for a full-time consultancy engagement, initially offered until September 30, 2026.The contract is extendable based on performance and project requirements. It is explicitly clarified that this consultancy engagement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of future employment, with SAMS, or our client, or any other organization associated with the project.

9. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar 
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025

Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

10. APPLICATION PROCESS: 

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to urgently by before May 3, 2026.