Posted on: Tue 15-09-2026

Acme Biomedical Diagnostic Laboratories is a growing diagnostic centre in Benin City, Edo State, providing reliable medical laboratory testing and ultrasound services. We are committed to accurate results, professional patient care, timely service and maintaining high standards in diagnostic practice.

We are  recruiting to fill the position below: 

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Benin City, Edo

Employment Type: Full-time

 

Job Summary

We are seeking a competent and responsible Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our diagnostic team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine and specialized laboratory investigations accurately and efficiently, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, professionalism and patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, receive, process and appropriately store patient specimens.
• Perform laboratory investigations in areas including Haematology, Chemical Pathology, Medical Microbiology, Parasitology and Serology.
• Perform microscopy, culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing where required.
• Operate laboratory equipment including microscopes, centrifuges, haematology analyzers and chemistry analyzers.
• Carry out appropriate quality control procedures and ensure reliability of laboratory results.
• Review laboratory findings and identify results requiring verification or urgent attention.
• Maintain accurate patient records, worksheets and laboratory documentation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and promptly report faults or abnormalities.
• Ensure proper inventory management of reagents and consumables.
• Maintain strict infection prevention, biosafety and waste-disposal standards.
• Communicate professionally with patients, clinicians and other healthcare personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform other laboratory-related duties necessary for the efficient operation of the diagnostic centre.

Requirements

• BMLS/B.MLS or equivalent recognized qualification in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Valid professional registration/licence to practise.
• Good practical laboratory and microscopy skills.
• Ability to work accurately with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and ability to use electronic laboratory/patient-record systems.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity and professional responsibility.
• Previous experience working in a private diagnostic laboratory will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date

29th September, 2026.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief application letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email. Resumebuilding service

Your application should include:

• Current area of residence in Benin City
• Years of post-qualification experience
• Current MLSCN practising licence status
• Previous experience in a private diagnostic laboratory, if applicable
• Earliest date you can resume
• Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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