Laboratory Assistant (Anatomy / Pathology)

MIT ADT University · India

Institute / School: MIT School of Allied Healthcare Sciences,

Location: MIT Art, Design and Technology (MIT ADT) University, Vishwa Rajbaug, Loni Kalbhor, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Department: Academic Laboratories (Anatomy / Pathology)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Laboratory In-Charge / Head of Department (HOD)

About MIT-ADT University & SOAHS

MIT ADT University is a NAAC 'A' Grade accredited university spread across a lush green campus in Pune. The School of Allied Healthcare Sciences (SOAHS), in partnership with Apollo Healthcare Academy, offers industry-integrated programs designed to train skilled healthcare professionals across disciplines such as Anatomy / Pathology

Position Overview

The Lab Assistant will maintain and manage practical laboratory sessions for Allied Healthcare programs. The successful candidate will ensure smooth day-to-day lab operations, maintain equipment, prepare chemical reagents/samples for practical sessions, enforce laboratory safety protocols, and assist faculty members during practical training for undergraduate students.

Key Responsibilities

1. Laboratory Preparation & Technical Support

• Prepare reagents, solutions, chemicals, stains, specimen trays, and equipment prior to daily practical sessions and clinical skill labs.
• Assist faculty during practical classes, student demonstrations, and university examinations.
• Calibrate, test, and maintain diagnostic and analytical laboratory equipment (e.g., microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, autoclaves, analyzers).

2. Inventory Management & Stock Maintenance

• Maintain logbooks, stock registers, equipment usage records, and breakage registers.
• Perform regular audits of laboratory consumables, chemicals, glasswares, and PPE; raise purchase requisitions for timely restocking.
• Inspect incoming lab supplies and ensure proper storage according to material safety guidelines (MSDS).

3. Safety, Hygiene & Quality Control

• Enforce strict laboratory safety guidelines, personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance, and biohazard waste disposal protocols (BMW guidelines).
• Ensure regular sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning of laboratory benches, instruments, and glassware.
• Report equipment breakdowns, hazards, or safety concerns immediately to the Lab In-Charge or HOD.

4. Administrative & Academic Assistance

• Maintain student attendance records for practical classes and lab sessions.
• Coordinate routine preventative maintenance (AMC) and calibration schedules with equipment vendors.
• Support department events, workshops, accreditation documentations (NAAC/UGC), and practical exam setups.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (B.Sc. MLT / B.MLS), B.Sc. in Anatomy / Pathology / Zoology

Experience:

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience as a Lab Assistant or Lab Technician in an academic university lab, clinical diagnostic lab, or hospital setting. Freshers with exceptional academic records may also apply.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in standard laboratory techniques (pipetting, reagent preparation, slide staining, autoclaving, basic equipment operation).
• Safety Awareness: Sound understanding of Biomedical Waste Management (BMWM) rules and bio-safety protocols.
• Organization: Strong inventory management skills and record-keeping ability.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi/Marathi.
• Computer Literacy: Basic knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word) for inventory tracking and log generation.

How to apply:

Interested candidates need to send their updated CVs to hr.resume@mituniversity.edu.in with Subject Line: Application for Lab Assistant - Anatomy / Pathology