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Medical Lab Technician

Performs laboratory tests on human samples to help doctors diagnose disease.

ScienceNSQF Level 6
At a glance
Salary range in India
₹3.0L – ₹8.0L/year (estimate)
Market demand
growing
LowVery High
Minimum qualification
diploma
Work environment
Office / Hybrid / Remote

Your pathway into Medical Lab Technician

1
Step 1
10th/12th → Diploma → Medical Lab Technician

Skills you'll need

programming
Core skill
problem solving
Core skill
logical thinking
Core skill
debugging
Core skill
troubleshooting
Core skill
maintenance
Core skill

Salary breakdown in India

Junior (0–2 yrs)
Entry Level
Mid (2–5 yrs)
Mid Level
Senior (5–8 yrs)
₹3.0L – ₹8.0L/year (estimate)
Lead / Head
Upper Range

What does a Medical Lab Technician actually do?

Performs laboratory tests on human samples to help doctors diagnose disease.