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Laboratory Technician
About this role
A Laboratory Technician role at EMEL in Lagos, focusing on handling patient specimens, performing routine tests within approved scope, and supporting the laboratory team. The position involves sample collection and preparation, operating and maintaining equipment, and preparing reagents for investigations. It requires maintaining records, ensuring safe storage and disposal of materials, and upholding safety, biosafety, confidentiality, and infection prevention standards. The role also includes reporting issues to the Medical Laboratory Scientist or Supervisor and collaborating with the healthcare team. Candidates are expected to have a BSC or HND in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related qualification, with 1–2 years of hospital or diagnostic lab experience as an advantage, and valid MLSCN registration where applicable.
What you would do
- Receive and label patient specimens and process them correctly.
- Perform routine laboratory investigations within the approved scope of practice.
- Assist with sample collection, preparation and processing.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment appropriately.
- Prepare reagents and materials for laboratory investigations.
- Contribute to quality control procedures and help ensure accurate test results.
- Maintain laboratory records, registers and documentation.
- Ensure proper storage and disposal of specimens and waste.
- Maintain cleanliness, safety and orderliness in the laboratory.
- Report equipment faults, abnormal results or concerns to the supervisor or MLS officer as applicable.
What they are asking for
- BSC or HND in Medical Laboratory Technology or a relevant qualification from a recognised institution.
- 1–2 years of relevant experience in a hospital or diagnostic laboratory is an advantage.
- Valid registration and practising licence with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), where applicable.
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