Medical Laboratory Scientist at PEPHLA Global Nigeria Limited
PEPHLA Global Nigeria Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist
Position Overview
A reputable organization seeks a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join their team. This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week.
Compensation
Salary: N100,000 – N200,000 per calendar month, depending on experience and skills
Role and Responsibilities
- Work closely with colleagues to perform speedy and accurate processing of samples and validate results
- Supervise junior staff (where applicable) to provide 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
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new standard operating procedures
- Efficiently manage operational resources, including reagents, consumables, and kits
- Generate periodic reports on medical laboratory performance to inform decision-making and facilitate process improvements
- Ensure proper functioning of laboratory equipment and adherence to set timelines for equipment maintenance and servicing
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) with a minimum GPA of 3.5
- Current practising license issued by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Master of Medical Laboratory Science
- 3+ years' continuous experience in one or more of the following: Blood Transfusion, Medical Microbiology, Haematology, Chemical Pathology, or Molecular Biology
- Experience with a wide array of analysers, both point-of-care and laboratory-based
- Certification in quality management systems, or work experience in an ISO-accredited facility or other healthcare-accredited organization