Medical Lab. Scientist Job at Abuja Clinics

Abuja Clinics was established in 1989 as a health institution to provide efficient medical services to the then budding Federal Capital Territory (FCT). From humble beginnings it has grown into a group of 3 hospitals located in Karu, Garki and Maitama districts of the FCT . 



Job Summary

  • Will be responsible for using laboratory equipment to study and analyze various samples and specimens, to search for abnormalities and determine their causes, while maintaining lab safety protocols and documenting findings in lab systems.
  • Performing complex tests on patient samples using sophisticated laboratory equipment, executing standardized tests such as bacteriological, Immunological ,hematological examination, and chemical pathology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • To execute a range of standardized microscopic, chemical and bacteriological test including nucleic acid extraction from pathogenic cultures, RT-PCR and qPCR analyses.
  • Take part in collecting samples which includes collecting urine, blood and other samples.
  • Assessing the validity of a result that are obtained, preserves proper records of the results and makes a report of results.
  • Â Make sure that the testing method used follows established quality control procedure and assists with the preparation of laboratory reports.
  • Organizes and maintains reagents and equipment's as well as maintenance on equipment's in the laboratory and keeps laboratory in a clean and organized condition.
  • Making use of the laboratory computer systems to place testing data, generate reports of testing results and search for test results for physicians.
  • Planning, setting up and undertaking controlled experiments and trials.
  • Maintain and follow Good Laboratory Practices

Minimum Qualifications

  • B.MLS ( Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science) 
  • Must have completed NYSC with a 2-3 years experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
  • Applicant must be a registered member of MLSCN with current practicing Licence.
  • Specialty in any one of the following will be an added advantage in Hematology, Immunology, Mycology or Molecular genetics will be an added advantage.
  • Use your specialty as email subject while applying.
  • All those who adhered to the listed instruction will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, to enable professional interaction with a wide range of contacts, both internal and external
  • Good Team Player
  • Experience in molecular laboratory testing
  • Good Interpersonal Skills
  • Computer knowledge is mandatory
  • Â Ability to work under pressure
  • Knowledge of workflow processes

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Abuja Clinics on www.abujaclinics.com to apply