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Medical Laboratory Inventory Technician
About this role
The African Medical Centre of Excellence Abuja is a 500-bed specialised hospital delivering diagnostics and treatment across oncology, cardiovascular and haematological services, as well as general medical and surgical care. The Medical Laboratory Inventory Technician will manage the storage, tracking and replenishment of laboratory reagents, consumables and related items to support safe and continuous diagnostic services. The role requires collaboration with laboratory, procurement, stores, finance and vendor teams to ensure availability and adherence to quality standards.
What you would do
- Maintain accurate records of laboratory inventory items including reagents, consumables, PPE and related items.
- Receive, inspect, label, store and issue supplies according to established procedures.
- Monitor stock levels, expiry dates and lot numbers, and coordinate replenishment to prevent stock-outs.
- Support procurement processes, including preparation of requisitions and tracking of receipts, invoices and delivery documentation; liaise with vendors and internal teams.
- Ensure storage under appropriate conditions, maintain cold-chain and safety requirements; assist with temperature monitoring and stock rotation.
- Maintain inventory documentation and assist with counts, reconciliations, audits and quality assurance activities.
What they are asking for
- Minimum 2 years' experience in laboratory inventory, healthcare stores, medical supply chain or related operational role.
- Experience receiving, storing, issuing and reconciling laboratory reagents and consumables; familiarity with stock-taking and expiry tracking.
- Training or certification in inventory management, laboratory quality management, biosafety or healthcare supply chain is advantageous.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with laboratory information systems, ERP or inventory systems is advantageous.
- Good knowledge of laboratory consumables, reagents, expiry tracking, cold-chain requirements and basic laboratory safety procedures.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary hospital laboratory environment and support audits and process improvements.
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