• Application Deadline: Wed, 2 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Lab Scientist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Good knowledge of laboratory equipment


• Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.


• Process specimens utilizing protocols and technical knowledge


• Develop a suitable standard operation procedure for the Phlebotomy unit


• Maintaining, calibrating, cleaning and testing sterility of equipment


• Perform quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures, etc


• Review results for accuracy and report the results of tests performed to Doctor


• Able to meet Turnaround time and in conformance with applicable confidentiality requirements


• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice.


• Maintaining and updating professional knowledge and taking responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD).


• Perform all tasks, duties, and tests related to laboratory services

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Science


• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant post-NYSC working experience in similar role


• Must be registered with practicing license.


• Must be experienced in Hematology and Chemical Pathology


• Knowledge in the handling of laboratory equipment.


• Knowledge in use of Standard Operating Procedures in the field.


• BMLS /AMLSCN certificate will be an added advantage.

Skills and Qualities:

• Aptitude for biology and chemistry.


• Patience, decisiveness and meticulousness.


• A desire to contribute to patient care and treatment.


• A responsible and mature approach to work.


• Excellent computer skills.


• Accuracy, with good attention to detail.


• A systematic approach to tasks and the ability to follow instructions and set procedures.


• Ability to both function independently and collaborate with a team