Medical Laboratory Scientist at PEPHLA Global Nigeria Limited – Apply Now

Job Type   Permanent: 40 hours per week.
Salary per Calendar Month    N100k – N200k, depending on experience and skills

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work closely with colleagues to perform speedy and accurate processing of samples, validate results, and supervise junior staff (where applicable) to provide a high-quality service to all laboratory users.
• Maintain and enforce good laboratory practices to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Monitor and ensure tests are completed on time to meet turnaround time targets.
• Uphold excellent quality standards for all laboratory-generated results.
• Review internal and external quality reports to identify areas for improvement and ensure optimal laboratory performance.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of new standard operating procedures.
• To efficiently manage operational resources, including reagents, consumables, and kits.
• Generate periodic reports on medical laboratory performance to inform decision-making and facilitate process improvements.
• To ensure proper functioning of laboratory equipment and adherence to set timelines for equipment maintenance and servicing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum GPA of 3.5 in Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) with a current practising license issued by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) is required. A Master of Medical Laboratory Science will be a distinct advantage.
• Desirable – Multidisciplinary expertise (desirable): Have 3+ years’ continuous experience in Blood Transfusion, Medical Microbiology, Haematology, Chemical Pathology, and Molecular Biology.
• Experience with a wide array of analysers, both for point-of-care and laboratory-based.
• Certification in quality management systems is desirable, but work experience in an ISO-accredited facility (or other healthcare accreditation) could suffice.