Principal Laboratory Scientist at a Reputable Multi-specialist Hospital - Dragnet Solutions Limited

Posted on Wed 29th Jul, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Dragnet Solutions Limited - Our client, a reputable multi-specialist hospital, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Principal Laboratory Scientist

Location: Abuja

About the role

  • Acts as a senior laboratory scientist, performing complex and specialised testing, guiding junior staff, and supporting quality and biosafety within a modern, multidisciplinary clinical environment committed to safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a senior practitioner in laboratory, performing complex/specialised laboratory testing and providing a clinical/technical resource to colleagues.
  • Provide day-to-day guidance and checking of junior staff and trainees.
  • Support biosafety compliance and quality assurance at section level.
  • Contribute to audit, quality improvement and CPD.

Requirements
Education:

  • Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) from a recognised institution. Completion of the required national internship and NYSC, or a valid exemption where applicable.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of post-registration experience in the relevant profession, including experience supporting and guiding junior medical laboratory science staff and post-registration experience in medical laboratory science practice beyond entry level.

Required skills:

  • Working knowledge of laboratory quality, biosafety and specimen-handling standards appropriate to the role.
  • Advanced knowledge of laboratory practice across disciplines.
  • Ability to perform complex/specialised testing and guide junior staff.
  • Sound understanding of quality control and biosafety.
  • Equipment competence and fault identification.
  • Effective communication and record-keeping.

Application Closing Date
2nd August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online