Cuanu Consult Limited - Our client, a new, forward-looking medical diagnostic centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Description
The Medical Laboratory Scientist will perform, validate, document and report laboratory investigations accurately and efficiently while complying with professional, quality, biosafety and ISO 15189:2022 requirements.
ResponsibilitiesKey responsibilities include:Perform laboratory investigations within the candidate's area of professional competence.
Operate and maintain automated laboratory analysers according to approved procedures and manufacturers' instructions.
Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processes correctly.
Review sample suitability before analysis.
Perform internal quality control and participate in external quality assessment programmes.
Apply statistical quality-control principles and appropriate laboratory quality indicators.
Identify, investigate and document quality-control failures and nonconformities.
Validate and verify results before release in accordance with authorised procedures.
Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
Use the LIMS for test requests, sample tracking, result entry/validation, reporting and other applicable workflows.
Participate in equipment maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting.
Maintain reagent and consumable records and monitor expiry dates.
Comply with biosafety, infection prevention and control requirements.
Participate in internal audits, corrective actions, risk-management activities and continual improvement.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Participate in implementation and maintenance of the laboratory's ISO 15189:2022 Quality Management System.
Communicate appropriately with colleagues and other healthcare professionals regarding laboratory results and technical issues.
Participate in shift duties and other operational responsibilities as assigned.
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
Valid Annual Practising Licence.
2–5 years' cognate post-NYSC experience.
Must be duly licensed/eligible to practise in Nigeria.
Experience in a medical diagnostic laboratory with modern automated analysers is required.
Training and certificate inISO 15189is an advantage.
Training in Statistical Quality Controlis an advantage.
Training in Biosafety and Infection Prevention and Control is an advantage.
Experience with LIMS is an advantage.
For the Medical Microbiologist specialties, experience with API in the identification of microorganism is an added advantage
Candidates must include the autoanalyzers they have used in their CV.
Skills Set:Excellent laboratory bench skills.
Ability to operate modern automated laboratory analysers.
Ability to troubleshoot routine analyser problems.
Good understanding of pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processes.
Strong knowledge of internal quality control and statistical quality control.
Ability to use LIMS effectively.
Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
Knowledge of ISO 15189:2022 requirements.
Strong biosafety and infection-control practices.
Ability to identify nonconformities and participate in corrective actions.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a technology-driven diagnostic environment.
BenefitsMonthly Salary: N400,000 / Month
HMO + Pension.
Application Closing Date9th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter in the body of the email, clearly stating their full name and WhatsApp number, and attach their CV as a PDF document to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Medical Laboratory Scientist PH" as the subject of the mail.
Application Instruction
Applicants Must indicate their discipline in the application / CV:Haematology
Chemical Pathology
Medical Microbiology
Histochemistry
Applicants must also clearly state the automated analysers / autoanalyzers they have previously operated.
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