Title:  Medical Technologist

Role: Medical Technologist

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: Central Laboratory

 About Syngene

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene' s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R& productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

Job Purpose:

The position holder is responsible for performing for specimen collection, handling, processing and testing of project samples.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to laboratory policies & procedures.
• Follow the laboratory procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing and test analysis.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly maintenance activities as per operating procedures and manufacturers recommendations
• Maintain inventory of reagents, calibrators, spares and other materials to for daily operations.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies
• Record quality control, calibration and maintenance activities as per standard operating procedures.
• Receive samples into the laboratory and perform checks on pre-analytical quality & perform testing.
• To follow the laboratory established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory established acceptable levels of performance.
•  To identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the Lab Director and Section Head.
• Identify, document and initiate corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances and deviations.
• Checking of report data and initializing them (Manually/Electronic) and maintaining records of patient results.
• To perform allocated responsibilities as per the Project management plan.
• To maintain records to demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Inventory of materials and ordering of new testing supplies as per the requirement. 
• Ensure appropriate filing of all data generated in the laboratory and archive the files as per the SOP
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and perform decontamination as per standard operating procedures. Comply to EHS policies on safety
• Raise PR for deviation/ change control in Track wise as & when required.
• Prepare and/or review standard operating procedures in EDMS.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related field

 Technical/functional Skills:

• Should have a strong background in hematology, biochemistry, immunoassay, clinical pathology, serology & flowcytometry with a good understanding as per regulatory guidance/ industry practices/internal Standard Operating Protocols.
• Should have hands-on experience in hematology, biochemistry, immunoassay, serology & flowcytometry equipment’s and sample analysis. Knowledge of ELISA and flowcytometry assays are highly desirable.
• Strong logic, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to spot even minor deviations that could impact results.
• Meticulous record-keeping skills.
• Expertise with laboratory information systems (LIS), Microsoft word & Excel usage.
• Knowledge and experience with regulatory requirements e.g. ISO 15189: 2022, CAP, NABL.
• Proficiency in software like Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), GraphPad, Adobe etc.

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Medical technologist role.

Behavioural Skills:

• Problem solving skills.
• Time management.
• Excellent communication skills - written and oral in English
• Ability to work independently as well as with team members

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.