Medical Laboratory Technician Port Harcourt

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 Technician

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers  Description

We are recruiting experienced professionals who are passionate about excellence, technology, quality, customer experience and building efficient healthcare systems from the ground up. The Medical Laboratory Technician will support Medical Laboratory Scientists in the efficient delivery of laboratory services while maintaining good laboratory practice, specimen integrity, biosafety and accurate documentation.

Receive, identify, label and process laboratory specimens appropriately. Assist with pre-analytical laboratory procedures. Perform phlebotomy and ensure correct patient/sample identification. Prepare samples for analysis according to approved procedures. Prepare culture media and reagents where required and within scope of practice. Assist with microbiological and other laboratory procedures within professional competence. Assist Medical Laboratory Scientists with routine investigations and laboratory workflows. Operate basic laboratory equipment and assist with automated analysers as authorised. Perform routine equipment cleaning and basic maintenance. Maintain work benches, equipment and laboratory areas in a clean and safe condition. Follow Good Laboratory Practice and approved Standard Operating Procedures. Comply with biosafety and infection-prevention requirements. Maintain specimen records and laboratory documentation. Assist with inventory checks and monitoring of reagents and consumables. Report equipment faults, sample problems and other nonconformities promptly. Maintain patient confidentiality and professional conduct.

Recognised qualification as a Medical Laboratory Technician. Valid professional licence/registration (MLSCN) to practise in Nigeria. 2–5 years' relevant experience. Experience in a medical diagnostic laboratory is required. Experience working with automated laboratory analysers is mandatory. Demonstrable experience in phlebotomy is required. Experience preparing culture media and assisting with laboratory investigations is required. Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice is required.

Good phlebotomy skills. Good specimen collection, identification, labelling and handling skills. Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice. Ability to prepare media and basic laboratory reagents. Ability to assist Medical Laboratory Scientists effectively. Familiarity with automated laboratory analysers. Good biosafety and infection-control practices. Good record-keeping and documentation. Ability to follow SOPs accurately. Strong attention to detail. Good communication and teamwork. Ability to work efficiently in a busy diagnostic laboratory.

Monthly Salary: N200,000 / Month HMO + Pension.

9th 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 Technician PH" as the subject of the mail.