The Lagos Executive Cardiovascular Centre is currently recruiting for Laboratory Technicians to join its 4-man laboratory team.
The ideal candidate is one willing and looking to learn and grow with complex systems and perform highly technical mechanical or diagnostic tests in a cardiovascular and stroke laboratory.
You may work independently for some investigations and under the direction of two laboratory scientists for intermediate and advanced investigations such as histology, cardiac markers (CKMB & Troponin I), and so on.
Others include:
- Responsible for all steps of routine data collection and analysis involving sample prep, instrument control, and data processing.
- Make measurements, performing routine quantitative and qualitative chemical analytical tests.
- Perform routine calculations and determinations on tests and evaluating physical characteristics
- Perform material compatibility tests to evaluate color, dimension, and other material attributes
- Write experimental reports, summaries and protocols
- Assist in test method development related to process parameters
- Use standard laboratory glassware and equipment and one or two complex pieces of equipment
- Use judgment to interpret test results against limits and in performing inspections.
- Ensure the design and implementation of the storage are adequate.
- Prepare the procedures related to laboratory (analyses standards, sampling, wastes).
- Follow of sampling points installation v/s typical rules.
Minimum Requirements Education & Experience:
- Minimum of HND/BSc in Lab Technology or equivalent.
- Fluent in English.
- Experience using laboratory equipment, apparatus, Health and Safety Management.
- 2 years as a laboratory technician, or closely related experience
- Experience with laboratory practices/methods and scientific terminology
- Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Work
- Comfortable working in a production environment
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail.
- The desired candidate will be outgoing, creative, a self-starter, and team oriented
- The candidate must be able to operate independently and as part of a high-functioning team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills