• Application Deadline: Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 5 years



• Location Abuja , Lagos




• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  
  




• Salary Range ₦100,000 - ₦150,000/month
  
  

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Employees in this job complete or oversee a variety of tests, analyses, or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical and biological samples, specimens, and products. 

JOB DUTIES

• Tests and analyses a variety of samples, specimens, products, or materials for chemical composition or presence of specific substances; follows standardized analytical procedures.


• Employs analytical instrument techniques such as spectroscopy, spectrophotometry, and chromatography to characterize materials and identify samples and specimens; develops new instrument methods.


• Carries out qualitative and quantitative analyses.


• Conducts chemical, biological, and physical tests on materials to determine that standards are met.


• Devises and adapts technical procedures and modifies equipment, as needed. Keeps informed of new analytical or manufacturing methods.


• Receive urine, collect blood or other samples for experimentation and analysis.


• Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with specimens


• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies.


• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment.


• Designing and executing laboratory testing according standard procedures


• Organize and store all chemicals substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions.


• Record all data and results in specified forms paper and electronic with accuracy and responsibility. Manage and operate laboratory equipment.


• Test and study blood, urine and other body fluids.


• Evaluate test results and prepare reports.


• Maintain laboratory quality assurance and safety standards

Requirements / Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience


• Required: registered with the Medical Laboratory Science council of Nigeria


• Time management and organizational skills


• Record keeping skills


• Ability to keep information confidential


• Good listening and communication skills


• Analytical and problem-solving skills


• Patience, adaptability, dependability


• In Depth Knowledge of Molecular testing


• Knowledge of the use and operation of laboratory equipment such as microscopes etc.


• In depth knowledge of QHSE Systems, preventative measures and laboratory best practices


• Working knowledge of MS Office especially Excel and database systems


• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure


• Performs routine maintenance on laboratory equipment, and inventories and orders required supplies.


• Assists in the training of new laboratory personnel.


• Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work.


• Performs related work as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor degree in Medical laboratory sciences