Lab Scientist at Intersect Consortium

Intersect Consortium is a world-class organization that provides services and products for high-quality mental health, technology and medical equipment sales. Our purpose is to make a timely and long-lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families we support. Our treatment programs have mainly been developed by clinicians working in America, United Kingdom, and Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lab Scientist

Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Good knowledge of laboratory equipment.
• Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
• Process specimens utilizing protocols and technical knowledge
• Develop a suitable standard operation procedure for the Phlebotomy unit
• Maintaining, calibrating, cleaning and testing sterility of equipment
• Perform quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures, etc
• Review results for accuracy and report the results of tests performed to Doctor
• Able to meet Turnaround time and in conformance with applicable confidentiality requirements.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice.
• Maintaining and updating professional knowledge and taking responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD).
• Perform all tasks, duties, and tests related to laboratory services

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant post-NYSC working experience in similar role
• Must be registered with practicing license.
• Must be experienced in Hematology and Chemical Pathology.
• Knowledge in the handling of laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge in use of Standard Operating Procedures in the field.
• BMLS /AMLSCN certificate will be an added advantage.

Skills and Qualities:

• Aptitude for biology and chemistry.
• Patience, decisiveness and meticulousness.
• A desire to contribute to patient care and treatment.
• A responsible and mature approach to work.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Accuracy, with good attention to detail.
• A systematic approach to tasks and the ability to follow instructions and set procedures.
• Ability to both function independently and collaborate with a team.

Application Closing Date
2nd August, 2023.