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One of the human resources required in the Intermediate Reference Laboratory (IRL) is the Senior Laboratory Technician (LT). 

 

The Terms of Reference (TORs) of the Senior LT are: ​

 

  1. Perform laboratory test including Culture and Drug Susceptibility Testing (C&DST) as well as molecular detection of drug resistance
  2. Prepare panel testing slides for external quality assurance (EQA) of sputum smear microscopy
  3. Assist microbiologists during on-site evaluation/ assessment visits and logistics
  4. Facilitate laboratory training programmes
  5. Coordinate with state labs (C&DST, Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) and Designated Microscopy Centres (DMCs)) for prompt submission of performance indicators and validate
  6. Monitor lab performance (for all technologies) in states/union territories and compile laboratory data for analysis and submission to state and national reference laboratories
  7. Maintain laboratory equipment and perform periodic calibration
  8. Facilitate data entry of C&DST lab results into Nikshay/ Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
  9. Any other jobs assigned by the reporting officer.

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