Resident Medical Laboratory Scientist at DLAB Medicare Services Limited

DLAB Medicare Services Limited is a new company engaged in the business of operating medical/pathological testing laboratories, scan centers, health clubs, and nursing homes. The company also deals in a wide range of laboratory and medical equipment, as well as medical consumables and supplies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Resident Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties

• The Resident Medical Laboratory Scientist will head and direct the overall day-to-day operations of the laboratory, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of all laboratory tests and procedures, managing, training, and providing leadership to all other employees, managing resources, and ensuring excellent customer service is maintained in all areas of the business to ensure the provision of high-quality diagnostic services.

Job Description

• Efficiently perform laboratory tests and procedures, analyze test results, ensure accuracy and reliability of test results to establish quality assurance, and evaluate test results to identify potential errors.
• Analyze laboratory test results and interpret findings to assist in diagnosis and treatment.
• Operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and accuracy, and maintaining detailed records of tests performed, including patient information, using computer software systems.
• Overseeing and managing the work of other laboratory personnel, and ordering, organizing, and inventorying laboratory consumables and supplies.
• Completes operational requirements by overseeing and managing the work of other laboratory personnel, including scheduling and assigning employees and taking responsibility for all aspects of the lab - equipment, employees, supplies, software, and documentation.
• As needed, train lab technicians and assistants in the correct use of lab equipment, in addition to coaching and mentoring of lab staff.
• Ensuring compliance with all laboratory health and safety rules, regulations, infection control methods, and safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure the safe handling of biohazard materials throughout the laboratory.
• Perform calibration (or ensure equipment with calibration needs, annually or as needed, are scheduled for calibration with third-party calibration companies) and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy.
• Participate in all Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) inspections and liaise with the council on behalf of the laboratory, while upholding the professional code of ethics and conduct as stipulated by the MLSCN.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) Only
• Minimum of 5 Years post NYSC work experience in a hospital-based or medical laboratory setting.
• Valid/Current Practitioner License issued by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
• Computer literacy and experience with the use of at least one medical laboratory software/laboratory information management system and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Email.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and the use of laboratory equipment.
• Familiar with the use of remote collaborative tools – Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc.
• Leadership quality and the ability to supervise junior staff, working as an essential team player to strengthen the laboratory team, is highly desirable.
• Must be of good moral character, friendly with good communication skills and who can guarantee and ensure excellent communication with patients, customers and staff.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must maintain certification/valid practitioner license (annually) with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (Our laboratory will pay your annual practitioner licensing fee).
• Willingness to sign “A Medical Laboratory Scientist MOU with the Laboratory” in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
• Interested candidates MUST reside in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Working Condition:

• Laboratory work hours may vary, and will typically run for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which allows for reasonable day offs and flexibility in work schedule.
• Work environment involves exposure to biohazards materials and will require extensive safety precautions and may include the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to handle average weight objects and some standing and walking.

Salary
N250,000.00 per month including 13 Month Salary/Christmas Bonus (Half of One Month Salary)after one year of employment.

Other Benefits:

• Great Work-Life Balance – Paid Day Offs, Paid Observed holidays on Christmas Day, New Year Day, Easter Day, Workers Day and Id-El Kabir (Ileya) day and paid annual leave. If there is a need to work on these days, employees who choose to work will be paid one and a half of the daily pay for that day.
• Our laboratory will pay your annual MLSCN practitioner licensing fee
• Fantastic work culture
• Personal Development – Access to both work-related and personal development trainings at no cost to the employees.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application (including CV containing phone number, email and residential address) and copies of credentials to: hr@dlabmedicare.com using "Resident Medical Laboratory Scientist" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only candidates residing in Ibadan, Oyo State (with proof of residency at the time of offer of employment) will be considered.