Medical Laboratory Scientist

Position Overview:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist will be responsible for supervising and managing all aspects of medical laboratory service provision. The position is primarily responsible for building and sustaining systems, processes and protocols for the complete medical laboratory management of different specimen types. The position will provide leadership and management to all aspects of the laboratory service delivery for all individual and corporate clients while also working closely with the customer care officer, the business development unit and all other members of the team..

Primary responsibilities:

Responsible for setting up and strengthening established quality control/quality assurance program in the lab

Responsible for handling, logging and processing of all laboratory specimen

Ensure that all specimens are processed and result completed with the shortest possible turnaround time

Responsible for storage of processed specimen for future verification

Ensures that all samples are captured in the sample logbook and all results are clearly stated in the reporting template and appropriate comment made by the resident doctor.

Verification and approval of all out going results

Responsible for monthly or periodic restocking of supplies and commodities

Responsible for monthly or periodic maintenance/recalibration of equipment and instruments

Responsible for the maintenance of all laboratory logs and records. These include but are not limited to: Issue logs, maintenance logs, expiry logs, stock cards etc

Responsible for performance appraisal of all other staff under the laboratory services department

Responsible for making technical presentations or representation of the laboratory at different fora

Provide leadership and management to other staff under the laboratory service unit

Ensures a high sense of professionalism in service delivery

Maintains a healthy, safe and friendly environment in the lab and everywhere necessary

Any other assignment as directed by the Medical Director

Minimum Requirements

Must have a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science

Must have at least 2 – 5 years post NYSC experience

Master’s degree is an added advantage

A valid practicing license from the Medical Laboratory Science Council

Must be exceptionally computer literate

Must have good soft skills including but not limited to ability to work with little or no supervision, Teamwork, Leadership, Initiative, resourcefulness, adaptability, decisiveness, interpersonal skills, written/oral communication

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested candidates should send electronic copies of the following documents to vacancies@cellulosediagnostics.com:

A cover letter of not more than two pages stating why they suited for this position. Applicants must, at a minimum, address the minimum requirements in their cover letter

A current curriculum vitae

Certificate of First Degree

Certificate of Second Degree

NYSC discharge certificate

Note

Only short-listed candidates will be notified

Applications with insufficient information to make a determination will not be considered

Any/All application submissions after the closing date will not be considered

No in-person appointments or telephone calls will be entertained

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