Medical Laboratory Scientist at St Ives Specialist Hospital


Posted on: Wed 09-04-2025

St Ives Specialist Hospital is a multi-specialist hospital which opened in 1996. The hospital offers dedicated specialist services in all matters of women, children, and family health, managed by a group of consultants in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Medicine & Surgery.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Festac, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

 

Job Description

  • Perform a variety of complex laboratory tests on blood, urine, and other bodily fluids or tissues.
  • Examine cells and cultures to find abnormalities.
  • Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
  • Interpret and record test results.
  • Collect and handle patient samples with precision to avoid contamination or error.
  • Prepare samples for analysis, including processing, staining, and preserving as necessary.
  • Always maintain lab safety by following safe handling and quality control processes and wearing proper protective gear. This includes maintaining a sterile lab environment to avoid any cross-contamination of specimens and samples.
  • Maintain laboratory logs to track samples and specimens, recording when these materials are moved to various areas within the lab so they can be accessed quickly as needed.
  • Adhere to ethical guidelines and legal regulations related to laboratory practices.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, including the proper handling of hazardous materials.

 

Requirements

  • BMLS degree from a recognized institution.
  • Current practicing license from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.

 

Salary

N200,000 - N250,000 Monthly.

 

Application Closing Date

26th April, 2025.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using "Med Lab Scientist Festac" as the subject of the email.

Note: Proximity to FESTAC is key.