Lab Technician

Location
Peenya, Bengaluru, Karnataka
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Paid sick time
Life insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Provident Fund
Leave encashment
Cell phone reimbursement
 
Full job description
Inviting passionate Laboratory Technicians to serve vulnerable communities in Bengaluru.

We at Azim Premji Foundation are working to improve the health of the underserved communities living in urban settlements of Bengaluru.

Since 2022, we have started an integrated community health program across 5 locations in Bengaluru. At each location, we have our Health Centre and a team of Community Health Workers managed by a local not-for-profit organisation.

The Health Centres (with a team of doctors, nurses, a pharmacist and a lab technician) provide primary health services to the patients targeting a cluster of urban settlements in its neighborhood
The Community Health Workers support the patients and the target community at large on health awareness and health education, community-level screening, follow-ups etc. in coordination with the Health Centre teams
The team also collaborates with the local public health systems to facilitate the necessary services and benefits to the communities
As a Lab Technician, you will be on the front lines, working directly with the communities to:

Conduct tests (Biochemistry, Hematology, Serology etc.) at the Lab in the Health Centre
Ensure quality control checks and calibration is done regularly
Reporting, documentation and highlighting any anomalies
This is challenging but tremendously fulfilling work. You will be making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it the most.

To succeed in this role (Lab Technician), we expect you to have:

An unwavering commitment to serve the communities, and the resilience to work full-time (6 days a week, Mon-Sat) in an evolving environment
Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT). Registered with Karnataka State Para Medical Board (KSPMB)
Fluency in Kannada and Hindi language is preferred, as is previous experience working in underserved communities
Work location: Peenya, Bengaluru

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement
Health insurance
Leave encashment
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Provident Fund
Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person