Posted on: Fri 26-12-2025

General Information

The qualified candidate must following routine protocols under the close supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist or a senior technician, performs laboratory tests utilizing requisite lab equipment and instruments, making minor adjustments as required. Typically works with biohazardous materials. He/She shall be responsible for laboratory maintenance, preparing solutions and media and taking stocks and ordering supplies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs laboratory tests and/or experiments which may include various assays, specialized techniques such as electrophoresis, serology, microbiology and basic tissue culture, following established procedures or protocols.
• Operates requisite laboratory equipment and instruments; records data; maintains and makes minor adjustments to equipment.
• Uses Standard safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens.
• Participate in specimen collection when required according to test requested, either directly by venipuncture or skin puncture; maintain responsibility for patient identification, specimen labeling and collection verification, or instructing patients or other healthcare providers in collection and preservation techniques for urine, sputum, stool, scrapings, autologous/directed donations, or other specimens for analysis.
• Prepares sterile media such as agar in plates, jars, or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
• Uses sterile techniques to avoid contaminating lab experiments.
• Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments used in the laboratory.
• Organizing and storing samples in accordance with all safety and other requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and integrity of the sample
• Maintaining equipment records and daily work logs
• Monitors inventory levels, orders materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures, counts orders upon receipt.

Qualification:

• Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) approved Medical Laboratory Technician Certificate.
• Valid and current medical laboratory technician license
• Work experience of two years and above in a Quality Controlled Laboratory (ISO 15189 accredited facilities is an added advantage).
• High level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Courteous, professional manner, strong customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• Experience in customer support is a plus
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills

Application Closing Date

10th  January, 2026.
Method of Application

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

Note:

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Kindly ensure that your e-mail addresses and telephone numbers are active and valid.
• This job description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned

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