About this role
The role is for a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join Medbury Healthcare Group in Lagos. The position involves conducting laboratory investigations, analysing specimens, and ensuring accurate, timely test results while upholding high standards of quality, safety, and patient care. The role requires working with doctors, nurses and other professionals to support patient diagnosis and management, and maintaining equipment, records and safety protocols. The employer describes itself as an integrated healthcare organisation building an ecosystem to deliver healthcare solutions in Africa.
What you would do
- Collect, receive, process and analyse patient specimens for laboratory investigations
- Perform routine and specialised laboratory tests per established procedures
- Document, interpret and report test results accurately and on time
- Operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment
- Conduct quality control checks and participate in quality assurance activities
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, infection prevention and regulatory standards
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and proper specimen handling and storage
- Monitor reagents and consumables and report stock needs
- Collaborate with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to support diagnosis and management
- Participate in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and lab improvement initiatives
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification
- Current and valid MLSCN professional licence/registration
- Relevant experience in a clinical or diagnostic laboratory setting
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures, quality control, biosafety, and infection prevention
- Ability to operate laboratory equipment and handle specimens
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and accuracy in reporting
- Good communication, teamwork and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
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