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Laboratory Scientist
About this role
Nidus Aquilae Hospital in Lagos is hiring a full‑time Laboratory Scientist. The role involves performing routine and specialised lab tests on patient specimens, ensuring accurate and timely results to support diagnosis, treatment and monitoring. The scientist will participate in quality control and assurance, validate test outcomes, troubleshoot issues, and document results according to guidelines. The position requires on-site work in Nigeria, collaboration with clinicians and other lab staff, and adherence to safety and laboratory procedures. The employer provides hospital laboratory services and emphasises continuous improvement and patient/community health education.
What you would do
- Prepare samples for testing and operate laboratory equipment
- Perform routine and specialised laboratory tests on patient specimens
- Follow standard operating procedures and document results
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment
- Participate in quality control and quality assurance activities
- Validate test outcomes and identify anomalies
- Troubleshoot analytical issues as they arise
- Collaborate with clinicians, nurses, and other laboratory professionals
- Maintain a safe, organised work environment and proper waste management
- Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory practices
What they are asking for
- Knowledge of laboratory medicine principles and diagnostic methods in relevant areas (hematology, microbiology, chemistry, or related)
- Ability to operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment safely
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Experience with quality control and quality assurance procedures
- Analytical skills to interpret results and apply critical thinking
- Strong laboratory skills including specimen collection, preparation and handling
- Professional certification or licence as a Lab Scientist in Nigeria and a degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field
- Prior hospital or clinical laboratory experience is an advantage
- Familiarity with infection prevention and safety protocols, PPE use and waste management
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
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