Medical Laboratory Scientist at Echolab Radiology and Laboratory Services

Responsibilties

• Calibrate instruments when required according to the relevant work Instruction / SOP / refer to index.
• Prepare and load reagents on the analysers according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Analyse and process all samples when required according to the relevant work instruction / SOP.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on instruments according to the relevant work instructions / SOP.
• Receive specimens on the LIS system prior to analysis when required according to the work instruction / SOP.
• Enter and verify results manually according to the relevant work instruction / SOP.
• Use the analyser batch to process routine results on the instruments which are interfaced according to the relevant work instruction / SOP.
• Perform daily 10% checks on manually entered results according to the relevant work instructions / SOP
• Prepare agars and other materials needed to ensure smooth operations in the lab
• Communicate and document evidence of communication of critical report to the pathologist and/or patients’ physician for swift action.
• Periodic equipment maintenance – (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly etc.)
• Maintain a daily diary of events on the bench.
• Train, supervise and support junior scientists and technicians bench procedures, troubleshooting and maintenance procedures on each bench according to the relevant work instruction / SOP
• Evaluate new equipment and or diagnostic kits according to the relevant requirements as needed in conjunction with the Technical Quality co-ordinator.
• Perform, review and trouble shoot internal quality control results.
• Document daily QC results and corrective action where required, perform and review IQA, implement improvement plans
• Participate in the internal and external quality assurance program of the organisation
• Write and review Standard Operating procedures (SOP), work instructions and policies and procedures for accreditation purposes in conjunction with Quality department.
• Perform daily administrative tasks such completing quality management forms as requested by the Team lead, and/or Branch operations manager.
• Weekly stock consumptions on the inventory manager
• Weekly stock monitoring and utilization (zero expiration of stock on ground - first expiry first out)
• Monthly STOs and end of month stock report (zero stock out on consumables)
• Clear all outstanding reports from the previous day upon resumption of work.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science (MLS) or a related field
• Registered with Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
• 2 - 4 years’ experience in a similar role
• Laboratory techniques
• Testing analysis & Basic Quality management
• Quantitative research and statistics
• Practical ethical responsibility – Good laboratory practices and patient safety standards.