Medical Laboratory Scientist

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing information for patient diagnosis and treatment by performing laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories; receiving, typing, testing, and recording blood bank inventories.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced troubleshooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.
• Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel, the pathologist, the patient physician, or nurse.
• (Toxicology) identifies the presence or quantity of drugs of abuse, therapeutic drugs, and toxic substances by operating toxicology instrumentation and performing manual methods for the performance of drug screens, blood alcohol levels, and carbon monoxide levels.
• (Chemistry) provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating chemistry equipment; performing hand chemistries.
• (Hematology) provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating hematology, and coagulation equipment; performing manual methods where necessary.
• (Immunology) provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating equipment such as the gamma counter, spectrophotometer, densitometer, and through methods such as radioimmunoassay, enzyme immunoassay, and serological testing.
• (Microbiology) provides physicians with information for treatment of patient infection by performing technical procedures for the identification or susceptibility of bacteria, parasites, fungi, and mycobacteria.
• (Blood bank) ensures the patient of receiving compatible blood/blood components by completing blood typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing, and antibody identification procedures.
• (Blood bank) assures future retrieval of patient transfusion information by preparing patient packets and maintaining blood bank databases.
• Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient’s confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.
• Serves and protects the Diagnostic firm by adhering to professional standards, laboratories policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and other pre-specified standards.
• Enhances laboratory services and laboratory reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Maintains records of consumables and ensures a proper inventory management.

Non-essential Job Functions

• Involved in client registration, sample collection and communication of results
• Perform Vitals, Vision Screening, ECGs, Spirometry and Audiometry procedures as may be required.
• Serves as a technical resource by participating in staff training; answering questions of other professionals; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
• Engage in direct sales activities, including but not limited to office visits, conference exhibitions, dinner meetings, etc.

Requirements

• BSc in laboratory science or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Minimum 2 years working experience in a Medical Laboratory, Clinic or hospital.
• Current Practicing License
• Relevant Certifications will be an added advantage.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Strong Computer skills.
• Good Documentation and analyzing skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong Chemistry Techniques,
• Good knowledge of Health Regulations, Creating and maintain a Safe & Effective Environment,
• Attention to details (Thoroughness)

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₦100,000.00 - ₦120,000.00 per month

License/Certification:

• Practice License (Required)

Location:

• Uyo (Preferred)

Expected Start Date: 23/06/2025