Assistant Laboratory Scientist at Sigma Consult

Job Description

• Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with specimens
• Manage and operate laboratory equipment.
• Collect and analyze body fluids, tissue and other substances to determine normal or abnormal findings.
• Evaluate test results and prepare reports for physicians
• Maintain laboratory quality assurance and safety standards
• Identifies and communicates abnormal results by alerting supervisory personnel, the patient physician, or nurse.
• Ensures the patient of receiving compatible blood/blood components by completing blood typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing, and antibody identification procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology or other related field
• Relevant Master's Degree and belonging to relevant professional body will give an added advantage
• Minimum of two years hands on experience as a laboratory scientist
• Possess relevant professional qualifications in their chosen field.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite at the minimum

Attributes:

• Patience and dependable
• Accuracy and precision
• Manual and finger dexterity with the ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Good hand-eye coordination and good eye sight
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Good judgment and decision making skills
• Good listening and communication skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to keep information confidential
• The ability to concentrate for long periods of time
• Knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures and clinical microbiology
• Knowledge of the use and operation of laboratory equipment such as microscopes and cell counters.

Salary
N80,000 / month.