Lab technician, also known as Lab Assistant, is responsible provide all the required technical support to ensure laboratory activities are carried out while adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines. They also ensure that all the necessary equipment’s, materials etc. are readily available and match the desired standards.
Brief Job Description: The Lab Technician will set up the lab equipment and apparatus for smooth execution of experiments and tests. The role holder will also provide all the required technical support to ensure laboratory activities are carried out while adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines. They also ensure that all the necessary equipment’s, materials etc. are readily available and match the desired standards.
Personal Attributes: The individual should have good knowledge of the Pharmaceutical industry. He/ she should have good analytical skills and should demonstrate the ability to understand and predict the future demand. He/she should demonstrate good estimation skills.
| Qualifications Pack Code | LFS/Q0509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Role | Lab Technician/Assistant | ||
| Credits(NSQF) | TBD | Version number | 1.0 |
| Industry | Life Sciences | Drafted on | 15/12/14 |
| Sub-sector | Pharmaceutical and BioPharmaceutical | Last reviewed on | 25/02/15 |
| Occupation | Research & Development | Next review date | 01/06/17 |
| NSQC Clearance on | 20/07/2015 | ||
| Job Role | Lab Technician/Assistant–Life Sciences |
|---|---|
| Role Description | Responsible for setting up the lab equipment and apparatus for smooth execution of experiments and tests. The role holder will also provide all the required technical support to ensure laboratory activities are carried out while adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines. They also ensure that all the necessary equipment’s, materials etc. are readily available and match the desired standards. |
| NSQF level | 3 |
| Minimum Educational Qualifications | 10+2 |
| Maximum Educational Qualifications | Diploma in Chemistry/ D.Pharma/ B.Sc in Chemistry (Preferable) |
| Training(Suggested but not mandatory) | On the job training |
| Minimum Job Entry Age | 18 Years |
| Experience | 0-1 years of experience in the related field |
| Performance Criteria | As described in the relevant NOS units |