Medical Laboratory Scientist

About this role

The role is for a Medical Laboratory Scientist who will supervise and manage all aspects of laboratory services. It focuses on building and maintaining systems, processes and protocols for handling various specimen types and delivering laboratory services to individuals and corporate clients. The position requires leadership across the laboratory service unit and close collaboration with other teams such as customer care and business development. The employer, Cellulose Medical Diagnostics, operates a biosafety class I lab offering hematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry and histo/cyto-pathology with automated equipment to ensure fast, accurate results.

What you would do

• Set up and maintain quality control and quality assurance programs in the lab.
• Handle, log and process all laboratory specimens.
• Ensure timely processing and reporting of results.
• Store processed specimens for future verification.
• Log samples and ensure results are clearly stated with appropriate comments in the reporting template.
• Verify and approve outgoing results.
• Restock supplies and consumables monthly or as needed.
• Maintain equipment through regular maintenance and recalibration.
• Maintain laboratory logs and records (issue, maintenance, expiry, stock cards, etc).
• Provide leadership and performance appraisal for lab staff.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science.
• 2 to 5 years post-NYSC experience; Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Valid practicing licence from the Medical Laboratory Science Council.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Good soft skills including ability to work with limited supervision, teamwork, leadership, initiative, resourcefulness, adaptability, decisiveness, interpersonal and communication skills.

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