Posted on: Fri 23-01-2026

Echo-Scan Services Limited to ensure global best practice delivery of diagnostic services in Nigeriaproviding wide range of diagnostic services, including pathology and molecular diagnostics, genetics testing and radiology to patients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

 

Responsibilties

• Calibrate instruments when required according to the relevant work Instruction / SOP / refer to index.
• Prepare and load reagents on the analysers according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Analyse and process all samples when required according to the relevant work instruction / SOP.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on instruments according to the relevant work instructions / SOP.
• Receive specimens on the LIS system prior to analysis when required according to the work instruction / SOP.
• Enter and verify results manually according to the relevant work instruction / SOP.
• Use the analyser batch to process routine results on the instruments which are interfaced according to the relevant work instruction / SOP.
• Perform daily 10% checks on manually entered results according to the relevant work instructions / SOP
• Prepare agars and other materials needed to ensure smooth operations in the lab
• Communicate and document evidence of communication of critical report to the pathologist and/or patients’ physician for swift action.
• Periodic equipment maintenance – (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly etc.)
• Maintain a daily diary of events on the bench.
• Train, supervise and support junior scientists and technicians bench procedures, troubleshooting and maintenance procedures on each bench according to the relevant work instruction / SOP
• Evaluate new equipment and or diagnostic kits according to the relevant requirements as needed in conjunction with the Technical Quality co-ordinator.
• Perform, review and trouble shoot internal quality control results.
• Document daily QC results and corrective action where required, perform and review IQA, implement improvement plans
• Participate in the internal and external quality assurance program of the organisation
• Write and review Standard Operating procedures (SOP), work instructions and policies and procedures for accreditation purposes in conjunction with Quality department.
• Perform daily administrative tasks such completing quality management forms as requested by the Team lead, and/or Branch operations manager.
• Weekly stock consumptions on the inventory manager
• Weekly stock monitoring and utilization (zero expiration of stock on ground - first expiry first out)
• Monthly STOs and end of month stock report (zero stock out on consumables)
• Clear all outstanding reports from the previous day upon resumption of work.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science (MLS) or a related field
• Registered with Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
• 2 - 4 years’ experience in a similar role
• Laboratory techniques
• Testing analysis & Basic Quality management
• Quantitative research and statistics
• Practical ethical responsibility – Good laboratory practices and patient safety standards.

Application Closing Date

28th February, 2026.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email. 

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