Medical Lab Scientist

Responsibilities:

• Organize work by matching orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; and keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.
• Maintaining a sterile laboratory environment to avoid any cross-contamination of specimens and samples.
• Maintain quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced troubleshooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.
• Provide test results for patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating haematology, urinalysis, and coagulation equipment; performing manual methods of differentials.
• Provide the physician with information for the treatment of patient infection by performing technical procedures for the identification or susceptibility of bacteria, parasites, fungi, and mycobacteria.
• Ensure the patient receives compatible blood/blood components by completing blood typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing, and antibody identification procedures
• Contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers by following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Maintain patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.
• Adherence to organizational policies and procedures, professional standards, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Take inventory of laboratory supplies and ensure adequate stock levels for essential commodities
• Preparing a daily/weekly report of all laboratory investigations
• Enhance laboratory services and the organization’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different tasks; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Degree (BMLS)
• Must be registered with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
• Must possess a practicing License
• The ideal candidate MUST be resident in Opic, Berger, Arepo, Magodo, Ketu, and environs.
• Good documentation and effective laboratory quality management system skills
• A minimum of 2 years of working experience in a similar Role
• Effective Laboratory data Management and research skills
• A team player and accountable for the quality and integrity of laboratory Services.