Senior Microbiologist

About the role

The Leading Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Senior Microbiologist to provide clinical, technical and operational leadership for its Microbiology and Clinical Pathology laboratories. The role ensures diagnostic accuracy, patient safety and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Microbiology and Clinical Pathology laboratory services, ensuring timely and high‑quality diagnostic results.
• Oversee laboratory quality management systems, accreditation compliance and quality‑assurance initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with biosafety, infection‑control and clinical‑governance standards.
• Provide expert clinical consultation to clinicians on microbiology and diagnostic pathology matters.
• Mentor, develop and manage multidisciplinary laboratory teams.
• Drive implementation of advanced laboratory technologies and support research and innovation.

Required profile

• MBBS with valid SLMC registration.
• MD in Clinical/Medical Microbiology.
• Minimum 5 years experience at Senior Microbiologist or Consultant level.
• Strong exposure to large‑scale diagnostic laboratory operations and infection‑control practices.
• Proven experience in laboratory quality systems, accreditation and quality assurance.
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision‑making abilities.

Required skills

• Clinical microbiology.
• Diagnostic microbiology techniques.
• Laboratory quality management systems.
• Accreditation and quality‑assurance processes.
• Biosafety and infection‑control protocols.