About this role
Queens Clinic Abuja
We are your healthcare provider offering consultations and treatments across various specialties. Our Diagnostics service facility is designed to give easy access, timely, and high-quality diagnostics care in a safe and secure environment. Our professional Doctors and Nurses are well trained to deliver medical treatments with care and good medical ethics.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
Purpose:
- Compile and analyzes body fluids, tissue, and other substances to determine normal or abnormal findings.
- Gather and organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labels; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.
- Perform molecular diagnostics such as PCR using open and closed systems. Perform hematology, chemistry, immunology and microbiology tests as required.
Engagement:
- Identify and communicate abnormal results by alerting supervisory personnel, the patient, physician, or nurse.
- Communicate with patients and family members in a professional, compassionate and respectful manner to facilitate healthcare delivery as a team member.
Delivery:
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Process and enhances laboratory services and laboratory reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
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Operate sophisticated equipment and instruments to perform diagnostic tests and assays following standard operating procedures. Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers by following established standards and procedures
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Process and maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced troubleshooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.
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Targeted Specialized Knowledge
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A minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Laboratory Science from an accredited university.
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Minimum 2 years’ working experience in a Medical Laboratory, Clinic or hospital.
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Additional training and experience in molecular diagnostic techniques such as PCR
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Candidates must possess a current practicing license. Relevant Certification will be an added advantage.
Key Areas of Note:
- Keep up to date with relevant medical research, technology, and evidence-based medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals, etc.
- Research unusual symptoms and treatment options, through consultation with physicians and other medical specialists.
Key Skills and Attributes:
- Hold Computer literacy
- Excellent Communication and Customer Service
- Caring, Compassionate, Dedicated and Professional
- Working Under Pressure
- Humane, Empathetic and Supportive Bedside Manner
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Problem solving and Initiative
- Time Management and Organization
- Attention to Detail.
Application Closing Date
6th October, 2026.