Laboratory Scientist

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Scientist

Location: NTA Road, Rumuosi - Port Harcourt - Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Laboratory Scientist is responsible for carrying out laboratory investigations, analyzing patient samples, ensuring accurate test results, maintaining laboratory equipment, and complying with quality assurance and safety standards to support effective patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and infection prevention protocols.
• Prepare reagents and ensure proper specimen handling.
• Participate in internal and external quality control programs.
• Perform laboratory tests in accordance with approved procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.
• Report equipment faults and participate in troubleshooting.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Analyze, interpret and validate laboratory results before reporting.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and consumables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Valid practicing license from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
• Knowledge of laboratory quality management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 1–3 years of relevant laboratory experience (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.