Medical Laboratory Scientist at Pyramids Diagnostic Services


Posted on: Wed 05-04-2023

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: Medical 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

  • Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree in Medical Laboratory Science and complete an internship program.
  • At least 2 years relevant work experience
  • Required: registered with the Medical Laboratory Science 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

7th April, 2023.

Method of Application

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