Lab Technician at MeCure Healthcare Limited (MHL)

Major Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyse body fluids or tissues using microscope or automatic analyser to detect abnormalities or diseases
• Conduct blood tests and perform blood counts
• Examine cells and cultures to find abnormalities.
• Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment
• Analyse results of tests
• Record test data
• Work with a pathologist when abnormal cells are found
• Prepare standard solutions or reagents to be combined with samples
• Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters
• Keep equipment in a clean and serviceable condition and ensure the safe removal of waste
• Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced and that everything is clearly and correctly labelled
• Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks.

Requirements

• HND/BSc degree in Medical Lab Technology or a related field
• Valid Laboratory Technician license.
• Ability to draw blood
• Ability to stand the sight of bodily fluids
• Able to work together as part of a team
• Able to maintain a safe, clean work environment
• Superb documentation skills
• Great verbal communication skills and able to explain complex medical terms simply

Other Requirement:

• Minimum 2 years work experience
• Proven experience working as a Lab Technician.
• Working experience operating electrical and non-electrical laboratory equipment.
• Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Keen attention to detail.