Medical Lab Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, tissue and other body fluids using manual and automated methods.
• Collect, process, label and store specimens, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Run internal quality control and ensure external quality control is done monthly.
• Conduct monthly environmental swabs and share reports.
• Analyse and report results; communicate panic/critical values directly, preferably in person, to the requesting doctor.
• Verify doctors’ requests and ensure all samples are requested and billed correctly.
• Outsource only tests not run in-house and follow up on reference lab results.
• Manage lab inventory and place orders for supplies as needed.
• Prepare lab KPI reports.
• Maintain biosafety, infection control and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses and pathologists, and take part in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Liaise with the facility team on technical issues.
• Carry out other tasks assigned by the Laboratory Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science or a related field.
• Valid practising license as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
• 2–3 years’ post-NYSC experience in a hospital or clinical laboratory.
• Thorough knowledge of medical ethics.
• Excellent oral and written English.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Application Closing Date
10th November, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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