Sample Collection: Collecting and preparing specimens, such as blood, urine, tissue, or other bodily fluids, for analysis and testing. Laboratory Testing: Performing a variety of laboratory tests and procedures, including hematology, microbiology, chemistry, immunology, and molecular biology tests, to analyze specimens and detect abnormalities or diseases. Instrument Operation: Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments, such as microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and automated analyzers, to ensure accurate and reliable test results. Quality Control: Conducting quality control checks and calibration of laboratory equipment, following standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintaining accurate records to ensure the reliability and accuracy of test results. Data Analysis: Analyzing test results, interpreting findings, and documenting observations accurately in laboratory reports, charts, and electronic medical records (EMRs). Troubleshooting: Identifying and troubleshooting technical issues or problems with laboratory equipment, procedures, or test results, and taking corrective actions as needed. Safety Compliance: Adhering to laboratory safety protocols and guidelines, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and biohazardous waste, to ensure a safe working environment. Inventory Management: Monitoring inventory levels of laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables, and ordering supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock levels and support laboratory operations. Collaboration: Collaborating with healthcare professionals, physicians, and researchers to provide laboratory support, share test results, and contribute to patient care, diagnosis, and treatment plans. Continuing Education: Keeping abreast of advances in laboratory technology, techniques, and procedures through continuing education, professional development, and participation in workshops or training programs. Skills: Technical Skills: Proficiency in laboratory techniques, procedures, and equipment operation, including pipetting, centrifugation, microscopy, chromatography, and molecular biology techniques. Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail to perform laboratory tests accurately, document observations precisely, and maintain high-quality standards in laboratory procedures and practices. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to analyze test results, interpret findings, and troubleshoot technical issues or discrepancies in laboratory data. Problem-Solving: Effective problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical problems, optimize laboratory processes, and ensure the reliability and accuracy of test results. Communication: Clear and effective communication skills to convey test results, observations, and technical information to healthcare professionals, colleagues, and patients, both verbally and in writing. Organization: Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work assignments, and maintain orderly laboratory records and documentation. Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic laboratory environment, handle changing priorities, and learn new laboratory techniques or procedures as needed. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, communicate effectively, and contribute to a positive work environment and patient care outcomes. Safety Awareness: Thorough knowledge of laboratory safety practices, biohazard handling procedures, and infection control protocols to ensure the safety of oneself, colleagues, and patients. Ethical Conduct: Integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct in handling confidential patient information, maintaining privacy and confidentiality, and adhering to ethical standards in laboratory practice.