Laboratory Scientist at Marie Stopes

Job Description

• The Laboratory Scientist will be responsible for providing high quality laboratory services that meet the needs of all clients visiting the clinic.
• He/she will be responsible for collecting and analysing body fluids, tissue and other substances to determine normal or abnormal findings using sophisticated equipment and instruments to identify the results.
• This involves processing laboratory tests that doctors count on to correctly diagnose and treat patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a friendly, professional and efficient atmosphere for all clients and visitors to the laboratory to ensure client satisfaction at all times.
• Maintain laboratory equipment (including calibration) in a proper working condition and prompt report of any malfunction to the centre coordinator.
• Keep record of stock, perform forecasts and ensure reagents and other laboratory consumable do not fall below minimum level
• Perform regular Quality control on laboratory reagents after supply and before use
• Ensure specimen are obtained in the appropriate manner
• Provide timely and accurate result
• Ensure cervical smear specimens are stored and packaged correctly for transportation to the approved cytology/pathology laboratory
• Maintain accurate records of all tests performed and the result of such tests
• Assist to provide counselling on core MSION Clinical services in the Laboratory.
• Able to sign off on a lab results and take responsibility when there is an error in diagnosis
• Liaise appropriately with the Council of Medical Laboratory Sciences of Nigeria and other relevant regulatory bodies during routine or periodic visits and assessments for QC standards
• Carry out any other lawful duties assigned by the Centre Coordinator.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have a recognised clinical qualification in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Must be registered with a recognised local clinical professional body in Nigeria and of good standing
• MUST be licenced and have a valid practicing licence
• Must have requisite experience to work with minimum supervision
• At least 1 year post-graduation experience working in a similar role [ESSENTIAL]
• Experience of working in a clinical environment [ESSENTIAL]
• Outstanding computer skills (Microsoft Word, excel, power point). [ESSENTIAL]