About this role
Laboratory Scientist Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 1 year Location Lagos Job Field Science
About the role
Performs and quality-assures laboratory testing accurately and safely, supporting patient care and the running of the laboratory service.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing across relevant laboratory areas to professional standards.
- Apply biosafety and quality-control standards in day-to-day practice.
- Maintain equipment readiness for own work and report faults promptly.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and support reporting/result workflows.
Required skills
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Knowledge of laboratory practice across relevant disciplines appropriate to the role.
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Competence in specimen handling and testing.
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Sound understanding of quality control and biosafety.
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Competent operation and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
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Accurate record-keeping and competent use of laboratory information systems.
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Nice to have
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Specialty training or certification relevant to the laboratory discipline.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of post-registration/post-internship experience in the relevant profession; newly registered practitioners may be considered.
- Post-registration experience in medical laboratory science practice.
- Clinical/technical competence appropriate to the role, exercised with appropriate supervision.
Education
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Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) from a recognised institution.
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Completion of the required national internship and NYSC, or a valid exemption where applicable.
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