43 Lab Technician / Pharmacist Jobs in Kolkata

Kolkata has emerged as one of the moderate demand markets for Lab Technician / Pharmacist roles, with a growing number of lab and pharmacy professionals active openings currently available. This stable job market is driven by diagnostic and pharmacy network expansion, creating opportunities for both freshers and experienced lab and pharmacy professionals. Employers across hospitals, diagnostic labs, pharmacies are actively hiring, with 26 new roles added in recent hiring cycles.

Proficiency in sample processing, lab equipment handling, test reporting is expected by employers, along with support from precision, hygiene discipline, attention to detail. Familiarity with tools such as centrifuge, microscope, lab systems, pharmacy software is standard. Minimum eligibility starts at DMLT or D.Pharm, while B.Sc. MLT or B.Pharm and Pharmacy Council registration increase shortlisting chances.

In Kolkata, Lab Technician / Pharmacist salaries range from ₹1–₹18,000 per month. Entry-level positions begin near ₹1, while professionals with 2–4 years experience move toward ₹18,000. Pay is structured as fixed salary with shift allowance and has remained stable year over year.

Lab Technician / Pharmacist openings available in Kolkata span roles such as lab technician, medical lab technician, pharmacist. The work is mainly Work from office, with Office-based options present at select employers. Entry-level roles suit candidates having 0–1 years experience, while 2–4 years qualify for higher responsibility roles. The nature of work is defined by accuracy-critical role within regulated healthcare systems.

Leading companies hiring lab and pharmacy professionals in Kolkata feature Apollo Pharmacy, Kv Human Resources and Tata 1mg across hospitals, diagnostic labs, pharmacies. Altogether, 20 employers are actively recruiting, providing candidates with broad options across organisation size and work culture.

Lab Technician / Pharmacist jobs in Kolkata are concentrated across Hooghly, Kanchrapara M and Howrah. These areas draw employers due to strong infrastructure and connectivity. Candidates in Kolkata can focus on these zones to optimise commute efficiency.

Kolkata offers a growing number of lab and pharmacy professionals Lab Technician / Pharmacist jobs, where candidates can apply using filters such as locality, salary, experience and work mode. Setting job alerts helps track new openings across hospitals, diagnostic labs, pharmacies.