Medical Laboratory Scientist at PEPHLA Global Nigeria Limited

Position Overview

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join their team in Lagos, Nigeria. This is a permanent position offering 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 and Experience

• 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)
• Experience with a wide array of analysers, both for point-of-care and laboratory-based settings

Desirable Qualifications

• Master of Medical Laboratory Science
• 3+ years' continuous experience in Blood Transfusion, Medical Microbiology, Haematology, Chemical Pathology, and Molecular Biology
• Certification in quality management systems or work experience in an ISO-accredited facility or other healthcare-accredited organization