Medical Laboratory Scientist at Demyhealth Clinic and Genomic Medicine (DCGM) - Abuja and Lagos

Demyhealth Clinic and Genomic Medicine (DCGM) is the pioneering Genomic medicine services in Nigeria in partnership with a UK based ISO certified bioscience laboratory in delivering over 5000 tests in Nigeria, including test not currently offered by any lab in Nigeria. We specialize in Invitro-diagnostics, in addition we also service Life science industries such as Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, food & beverage industries via our subsidiary company GTL.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Locations: Abuja and Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• Employees in this job complete or oversee a variety of tests, analyses, or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical and biological samples, specimens, and products. 

Job Duties

• Tests and analyses a variety of samples, specimens, products, or materials for chemical composition or presence of specific substances; follows standardized analytical procedures.
• Employs analytical instrument techniques such as spectroscopy, spectrophotometry, and chromatography to characterize materials and identify samples and specimens; develops new instrument methods.
• Carries out qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Conducts chemical, biological, and physical tests on materials to determine that standards are met.
• Devises and adapts technical procedures and modifies equipment, as needed. Keeps informed of new analytical or manufacturing methods.
• Receive urine, collect blood or other samples for experimentation and analysis.
• Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with specimens
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies.
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Designing and executing laboratory testing according standard procedures
• Organize and store all chemicals substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions.
• Record all data and results in specified forms paper and electronic with accuracy and responsibility. Manage and operate laboratory equipment.
• Test and study blood, urine and other body fluids.
• Evaluate test results and prepare reports.
• Maintain laboratory quality assurance and safety standards

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical laboratory sciences
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Required: registered with the Medical Laboratory Science council of Nigeria
• Time management and organizational skills
• Record keeping skills
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Good listening and communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Patience, adaptability, dependability
• In Depth Knowledge of Molecular testing
• Knowledge of the use and operation of laboratory equipment such as microscopes etc.
• In depth knowledge of QHSE Systems, preventative measures and laboratory best practices
• Working knowledge of MS Office especially Excel and database systems
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• Performs routine maintenance on laboratory equipment, and inventories and orders required supplies.
• Assists in the training of new laboratory personnel.
• Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Salary
N100,000 - N150,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.