The medical laboratory scientist is expected to use his technical knowledge and skills to deliver quality and accurate diagnostics services to the patients. The role involves performing routine and advanced medical laboratory tests and procedures, equipment maintenance, and ensuring the existing quality management system is maintained.

Responsibilities

This includes but is not limited to

Performing pre-analytical procedures e.g. sample collection, separation, accessioning, packaging, review of samples for acceptance or rejection, etc.
Operate and maintain medical diagnostics analyzers, instruments, and other table tops tools.
Perform sample testing and reporting.
Identification of critical results and escalating same as per set protocol.
Performs necessary equipment calibration, running of controls, reviewing internal quality controls, and actioning of same.
Keeping relevant documentation up to date (e.g. work cards, worksheets, inventory logs, maintenance logs, etc.).
Timeous release of laboratory results (within stipulated Turnaround times).
Maintaining good laboratory practices.
Optimization of the use of laboratory commodities (reagents, consumables, kits, others).
Utilizes LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) for specimen tracking, results entry, result approval, and reporting.
Maintains strict patient information protection and confidentiality.

Requirements

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS) with a current practicing license issued by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
1-3 years post-NYSC work experience (preferably in a hospital-based laboratory)

Key Skills and Attributes

Computer literacy (use of Excel, Powerpoint, LIMS, etc)
Excellent Communication
Empathy
Resource management
Time Management and Organization
Attention to Detail
Leadership and Teamwork
Problem-solving and Initiative

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive family health and dental insurance
In-office lunch
Attractive pay

Medical Lab Scientist (Port Harcourt)