Laboratory Scientist

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Location: 
Lekki, Lagos state
Job Description: 

. You will be required to collaborate very closely with physicians and medical laboratory technicians in diagnosing and monitoring disease processes, as well as monitoring the effectiveness of therapy.

· Analyzing body fluids or tissues using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases

· Conduct blood tests and perform blood counts

· Examine cells and cultures to find abnormalities.

· Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment

· Analyze results of tests

· Record test data

· Work with a pathologist when abnormal cells are found

· Prepare standard solutions or reagents to be combined with samples

· Analyze food or drink samples to detect contamination or to ensure quality

Job Requirement/Qualification: 

. A bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science and complete an internship program.

. Medical laboratory scientists are required to be registered with the medical sciences council of their country of residence to practice.

. Good judgment and decision making skills

. Good listening and communication skills

. Analytical and problem solving skills

. Time management and organizational skills

. Computer skills

. Record keeping skills

. Ability to keep information confidential

. Patience, adaptability, dependability

. Accuracy and precision

. Manual and finger dexterity

. Good hand-eye coordination

. Good eyesight and near vision

. Good attention to detail

. Ability to work calmly under pressure

. Ability to concentrate for long periods of time

. Knowledge of chemistry and biology

. Knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures

. Knowledge of clinical microbiology

. Knowledge of the use and operation of laboratory equipment such as microscopes and cell counters

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