20 Specimen Processing jobs in Pakistan

The Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Laboratories are the first and only in Pakistan to be accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), which is considered as a gold standard in laboratory testing in the world. We are one of the largest lab networks in the world that is CAP accredited, and with our team of highly qualified faculty, phlebotomists and technologists, we ensure to deliver fast and accurate results for routine and specialized testing, that are accepted by the doctors nationwide and globally. Our laboratory network is present in more than 290 locations spread over 125 cities in Pakistan and our value-added services include mobile app service, stat reports, SMS alert, home lab sample collection (blood, urine, stool and other samples are collected from home), e-reports, real-time critical result reporting, multi-column reports and much more.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

You will be responsible to:

• perform complex clinical tests independently according to the procedures manual on a daily basis to ensure timely preparation of the final reports
• assist in teaching / training of junior staff, student and trainees according to guidelines provided as and when required
• follow and assist supervisor in the implementation of safety standards according to Laboratory Safety Manual on daily basis
• ensure through visual inspection that the junior staff carry out their activities as per the laboratory quality manual on a daily basis
• process and co-sign reports, including negative reports, of lab tests
• follow safety standards in accordance to the safety manual on a daily basis to provide a safe working environment.

You should have:

• a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Masters’ degree will be preferred
• three to four years of experience as Technologist at AKU or six to seven years of relevant experience at a hospital or laboratory inclusive of two to three years of administrative experience
• thorough knowledge of laboratory testing procedures
• knowledge of latest developments in medical technology field
• good written and verbal communication skills
• willingness to work in shifts.

Please send your detailed CV to and mention 'Senior Technologist, Rawalpindi' in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by February 7, 2025

The Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Laboratories are the first and only in Pakistan to be accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), which is considered a gold standard in laboratory testing worldwide. We are one of the largest lab networks in the world that is CAP accredited, and with our team of highly qualified faculty, phlebotomists, and technologists, we ensure to deliver fast and accurate results for routine and specialized testing, accepted by doctors nationwide and globally. Our laboratory network is present in more than 290 locations spread over 125 cities in Pakistan, and our value-added services include mobile app service, stat reports, SMS alert, home lab sample collection, e-reports, real-time critical result reporting, multi-column reports, and much more.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopting appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between the diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees, trainees, and partners to share this commitment.

You will be responsible to:

• Verify each patient’s identification and check lab tests requisition slips and patient’s status through verbal questioning to ensure that the test requirements for collection of correct samples are fulfilled.
• Perform accurate and gentle vein puncture procedures to collect blood and inject the same into the specific containers according to the test requirements to provide quality services.
• Label each patient’s sample container before collection of specimen according to the laboratory protocols to avoid mix-up of specimens.
• Follow safety precautions at all times, including disposing of sharp objects in a sharp container and maintaining a clean work area.
• Explain phlebotomy procedures to patients for special and routine lab tests according to the lab testing requirements and protocols to ensure collection of correct sample using the right method.

You should have:

• Matriculation, preferably Intermediate.
• At least one year of relevant experience, particularly in venipuncture on adult and paediatric patients.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally as well as in writing.
• Good command of phlebotomy procedures and adequate knowledge of various collection containers.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work in shift duties.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

You should send your detailed CV to . Please mention
for Islamabad: "Phlebotomist, Islamabad" in the subject line.
for Rawalpindi: "Phlebotomist, Rawalpindi" in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Applications should be submitted latest by January 19, 2025 .

Clinical Laboratory

Aga Khan University Hospital

Pakistan

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The Aga Khan University is a dynamic academic centre which serves the diagnostic needs of the country through its clinical laboratory services that spreads across Pakistan. AKUH’s Clinical Laboratory is College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited and caters to the need of the entire country through its tertiary lab at the main campus and 300+ specimen collection units and 13 stat labs across Pakistan.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine consists of five major sections namely Chemical Pathology, Haematology & Transfusion Medicine, Histopathology, Microbiology, and Molecular Pathology. Each section is academically driven and is highly engaged in research and undergraduate, postgraduate teaching and training.

AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

You are required to:

• visit doctors to create awareness about AKUH lab quality and services
• organise Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions in major hospitals
• achieve test volumes, revenue and volumes budget targets by developing and implementing effective strategies
• discuss various issues with the doctors related to lab tests / services, ensure feedback from AKUH and maintain records of the same
• collect data and keep records of referring physicians, hospitals, clinics, number of Patients referred, number of tests conducted and revenue generated on monthly-basis 
• visit assigned collection points and perform quality, safety and financial audits 
• assist in internal quality audits and environmental rounds

You should have: 

• a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Adminstration
• at least two years of relevant experience in healthcare organisations of good repute
• excellent interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills and ability to persuade people at all levels
• sound knowledge of computer software, particularly MS Office and proficiency in data maintenance and data analysis
• willingness to work in shifts and travel as per the requirements

Interested candidates should send their detailed CV to and mention "Coordinator, Nawabshah" in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by October 4, 2024

Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan’s first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standard relevant to Pakistan. The Aga Khan University Hospital has well-equipped investigative services and provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities. AKUH is the first hospital in Pakistan to be awarded the prestigious Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) for practicing the highest internationally recognized healthcare standards.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The Aga Khan University is a dynamic academic center which serves the diagnostic needs of the country through its clinical laboratory services that is spread across Pakistan. AKUH's Clinical Laboratory is College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited and caters to the needs of the entire country through its tertiary lab at the main campus, 300+ specimen collection units and 13 stat labs across Pakistan.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine consists of five major sections namely Chemical Pathology, Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, Histopathology, Microbiology, and Molecular Pathology. Each section is academically driven and is highly engaged in research and undergraduate, postgraduate teaching and training.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

You will be responsible to:

• perform clinical tests independently according to the standard operating procedures and ensure quality of results
• participate in staff training, according to laboratory guidelines and also participate in educational opportunities
• assist supervisor in the implementation of the safety standards according to Laboratory Safety Guidelines
• confirm unusual findings with the senior technologist / Charge Technologist /Pathologist to avoid any misleading results going out to the patients as and when required.

You should have:

• a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Masters’ degree will be preferred
• one year traineeship at the Clinical Laboratory at AKU or two to three years of relevant experience preferably in a laboratory or hospital
• thorough knowledge of laboratory testing procedures
• good written and verbal communication skills
• willingness to work in shifts.

You should send your detailed CV by sending email to and mention the position title applied for in the subject line.

Applications should be submitted latest by January 26, 2025

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The Aga Khan University is a dynamic academic centre which serves the diagnostic needs of the country through its clinical laboratory services that spreads across Pakistan. AKUH’s Clinical Laboratory is College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited and caters to the need of the entire country through its tertiary lab at the main campus and 300+ specimen collection units and 13 stat labs across Pakistan.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine consists of five major sections namely Chemical Pathology, Haematology & Transfusion Medicine, Histopathology, Microbiology, and Molecular Pathology. Each section is academically driven and is highly engaged in research and undergraduate, postgraduate teaching and training.

AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

You will be responsible for day to day smooth running of the section assigned, administratively as well as technically according to laboratory policies and protocols. You will be responsible to:

• organize and coordinate on a daily basis the administrative and technical activities of the assigned section according to laboratory procedures and policies for day to day smooth running of the section
• run compliance for laboratory protocol and policy guidelines
• handle staffing matters such as attendance, discipline, and counselling through random checks and as and when required to ensure that the laboratory and institutional policies are implemented regularly
• execute effective communication of critical results in a timely manner and documentation as per protocol
• perform routine and STAT clinical laboratory tests or technical procedures and finalize reports according to laboratory protocols and authorize to reports of lab tests processed by self when required
• create duty rota and authorize approve staff over time
• ensure compliance of CAP & JCIA standards

You should have:

• BS /BSC in Biological Science (4 years Program), Masters (preferred)
• 3 years of experience as a Senior Technologist at AKU or 10 years of relevant experience gained at a hospital or
• thorough knowledge of Laboratory testing procedures
• knowledge of latest developments in Medical Technology field
• good knowledge of employee relations technique

You should send your detailed CV to and mention "Charge Technologist, Blood Bank" in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by September 26, 2024

Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standard relevant to Pakistan. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has well-equipped investigative services and provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities. AKUH is the first hospital in Pakistan to be awarded the prestigious Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) for practicing the highest internationally recognized healthcare standards. 

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The Aga Khan University is a dynamic academic centre which serves the diagnostic needs of the country through its clinical laboratory services that spreads across Pakistan. AKUH’s Clinical Laboratory is College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited and caters to the need of the entire country through its tertiary lab at the main campus and 300+ specimen collection units and 13 STAT labs across Pakistan. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine consists of five major sections namely Chemical Pathology, Hematology, Histopathology, Microbiology, and Molecular Pathology. Each section is academically driven and is highly engaged in research and undergraduate, postgraduate teaching and training.

You will be required to undergo a one-year training programme, which includes classroom lectures and bench-side training to provide in-depth knowledge of Blood Bank, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Histopathology, Microbiology and Molecular Pathology.

You should have:

• a BS degree in Medical Lab Technology, Microbiology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Clinical diagnostics, or any other relevant discipline, while having a Master’s degree in the same disciplines will be preferred
• minimum First Division or a CGPA of 3.0 & above (or equivalent); additionally, the relevant degree should have been awarded during the year 2022, 2023 & 2024
• willingness to work in shift duties (morning, evening, and night)
• good interpersonal skills
• ability to effectively work independently as well as in teams

This is a one-year traineeship programme. On successful completion of the training program, permanent employment opportunity is offered subject to availability of the position and agreement to serve the Foundation for atleast two years.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted. Failure to complete the form or any falsification of documents throughout the entire process may result in disqualification.

AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

You should apply through the Online Form, link is as follows:

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Applications should be submitted latest by September 22, 2024