Laboratory Scientist (Microbiologist) at Lily Hospitals Limited

Location: Warri, Delta 
Job Category: Senior Level

Job Summary

• The role is responsible for studying organisms that cause illness, infections, including viruses, bacteria, archaea, fungi, algae and protozoa in patients, diagnosing patients and preventing epidemics in Lily hospitals.
• The job holder is also responsible for investigating the causes of contagious diseases and researching new treatments for infections.

Key Result Areas (KRA):

• Observe, monitor and identify microorganisms.
• Track microorganisms in a range of environments.
• Collect, monitor and assess samples from a range of sources.
• Use a variety of identification methods, including molecular techniques, to test samples and determine infection causing organism.
• Develop new techniques, products and processes.
• Develop and plan methods to prevent the spread of disease or infections in Lily hospitals.
• Evaluate and register new medicines, vaccines, diagnostic tests and pharmaceutical products in clinical trials
• Develop products, such as enzymes, vitamins, hormones, and antimicrobial.
• Work with specialist computer software to undertake studies and research.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Maintenance Responsibility
• Maintain all laboratory instrumentations and equipments.

The Person

• Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
• 1 to 3 years work experience in the health sector.
• Membership with a relevant professional body (Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria) and must be licensed to practice.
• Excellent analytical skills and scientific aptitude
• Outstanding communication (oral and written), interpersonal and people management skills
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office package
• Possess high degree of accuracy and attention to details

Remuneration
Salary in line with industry standard.