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Lab Scientist
About this role
A full-time on-site Lab Scientist role based in Lagos, Nigeria, for Nidus Aquilae Hospital. The position involves performing routine and specialised laboratory tests on patient specimens to support diagnoses, treatment, and monitoring, and involves preparing samples, operating and maintaining equipment, and documenting results according to SOPs. The role includes quality control activities, validating test outcomes, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with clinicians, nurses, and other lab staff. The hospital provides a range of medical services and aims to educate patients and the community about health and wellness. The work environment emphasises safety, organisation and continuous improvement in laboratory practices.
What you would do
- Prepare samples for testing according to SOPs
- Operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment
- Follow standard operating procedures and document results
- Conduct quality control and quality assurance activities
- Validate test outcomes and troubleshoot analytical issues
- Collaborate with clinicians, nurses and other laboratory staff
- Maintain a safe and organised laboratory workspace
- Ensure proper waste management and infection prevention practices
- Contribute to continuous improvement in laboratory practices
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development
What they are asking for
- Strong laboratory skills in specimen collection, preparation and handling
- Analytical skills to interpret test results and identify anomalies
- Experience with quality control and quality assurance practices
- Knowledge of laboratory medicine principles in hematology, microbiology or chemistry
- Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment safely
- Professional certification or license as a Lab Scientist in Nigeria and a degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field
- Familiarity with infection prevention and safety protocols and PPE use
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training; prior hospital or clinical lab experience is an advantage
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