Senior Laboratory Technologist at UNIBEN

Job Description

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the Centre’s laboratory operations and performance
• Ensure the testing systems developed and used for each of the tests and experiments performed in the laboratory provide quality laboratory services for all aspects of test performance
• Identify failures in policy, testing, quality, etc. throughout the laboratory as they occur, and institute methods improving upon these deficiencies
• Establish and maintain communication with both Centre’s personal and external research collaborators regarding current project developments
• Prepare and implement department budgets for personnel, operating expenses and capital equipment in co-operation with the Centre Leader and Co-Centre Leader
• Provide an approved procedure manual (Standard operating procedure documents) and serve as a resource to all personnel and students who may require the use of facilities in the laboratory.
• Ensure that the environmental conditions of the laboratory are appropriate for the testing performed and provide a safe environment in which employees and students are protected from physical, chemical, and biological hazards
• Establish operations standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete on-time delivery
• Oversee the development of the Centre’s plans and programs in evaluation of long- range planning and regulatory action on operational performance
• Promote processes for collaboration, cooperation, sharing of information and mutual team work
• Monitor and analyses current laboratory trends, and recommend policy or procedural changes or adjustments as appropriate
• Plan and administer performance improvement activities within the Centre as necessary
• Coordinate the planning of safety and hazard programs in case of an emergency
• To undertake research projects as may be assigned by the Centre from time to time
• Carry out other assigned duties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A relevant Master of Science (MSc) degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical/Clinical Biochemistry, Physiology or related discipline. A PhD degree in the above or related disciplines will be an advantage.
• Substantial relevant experience in research and/or knowledge of clinical laboratory services
• Ability to teach research students and visiting researchers to the laboratory.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information on medical and laboratory investigations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Remuneration
This is negotiable and shall be in accordance with emoluments approved for similar level in the Nigerian University system.