Laboratory Scientist at Pyramids Diagnostic Services

Pyramids Diagnostics Services was established to meet the critical desire to bridge the gap in the diagnostic arm of the health sector in Nigeria. Our services ranges from pre-admission medical examination, pre-employment medical examination. We conduct varying laboratory tests; molecular testing; paternity DNA testing, Hepatitis Virus Load, HIV viral load, BRACA I & II, HLA testing, cancer related testing etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Scientist

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Receive urine, collect blood or other samples for experimentation and analysis.
• Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with specimens.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Cross-match blood for transfusion.
• Guide and supervise junior staff and technicians.

Requirements / Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science and complete an internship program.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience.
• Required: Registered with the medical Lab Sciences council of Nigeria.
• Good listening and communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Record keeping skills.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Patience, adaptability, dependability.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
25th January, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV in PDF or Word format to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.