Medical Lab Scientist at Lekki Medical Center

Roles and Responsibilities

• Good knowledge of laboratory equipment
• Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
• Maintaining and updating professional knowledge and taking responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD).
• Perform all tasks, duties and tests related to laboratory services
• Process specimens utilizing protocols and technical knowledge
• Perform quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures, etc
• Validate and report results of tests performed
• Able to meet Turnaround time and in conformance with applicable confidentiality requirements
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory practice.
• Attend all trainings as required by the hospital, relevant national policies and Laboratory Practice license requirements
• Research and develop new procedures as required.

Requirements

• Must have post NYSC working experience.
• Must be registered with practicing license.
• Knowledge in the handling of laboratory equipment.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge in use of Standard Operating Procedures in the field.
• BMLS /AMLSCN certificate will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience.

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 their 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 work as part of a team as well as supervise the work of more junior staff in the laboratory.

Benefit
Good Accommodation available.