Medical Laboratory Scientist at Coastal Specialist Clinic

Coastal Specialist Clinic is a mother-and-child hospital that focuses on pregnancy, childbirth, and everything in between. We started providing services in 2011. Additionally, we are committed to upholding high standards through great work ethics, continual improvement, and superior customer service. We are currently located in Warri, Delta State , Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing a wide range of laboratory tests to produce and interpret results to assist clinicians in diagnosing and treating disease.
• You will also ensure the accuracy of laboratory results, and assist in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Stock Inventory.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Examining and analyzing body fluids, tissues and cells
• Identifying potentially harmful microorganisms
• Analyzing the chemical makeup of body fluids using computer-aided and manual techniques
• Responsible for receiving, storing and preparing various kinds of specimens including blood samples for analysis.
• Evaluating test results for accuracy and preparing reports for physicians
• Helping interpret test results for physicians and patients
• Using complex computer systems for data entry, retrieval and analysis
• Ensuring laboratory quality control and safety standards throughout the laboratory
• Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with specimens
• Cross-match blood for transfusion
• Guide and supervise junior staff and technicians
• Supervising inventory Convey relevant details of the procedures directly to patients in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.
• Data inputting and maintenance of the relevant database.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of the Laboratory and report to the Team lead.
• Supervise junior colleagues as directed by the Team Lead
• Adhere to the laboratory room dress code and neat appearance.
• Report machine downtime to the team lead promptly and escalate where necessary
• Apply and ensure all standard legislation, policies, and procedures correctly to own work.
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting all laboratory instrumentations and equipment.
• Identify with other team members the risks and priorities for improving the service, making constructive suggestions for improvement
• Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue following applicable laws, standards or policies.
• Ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for patients, clients and staff members.
• Comply with all the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.