Laboratory Scientist needed at Body Affairs Diagnostics

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Employee in this job complete or oversee a variety of tests, analyses, or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical and biological samples, specimens, and products.

JOB DUTIES

• Tests and analyses a variety of samples, specimens, products, or materials for chemical composition or presence of specific substances; follows standardized analytical procedures.
• Carries out qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Conducts chemical, biological, and physical tests on materials to determine that standards are met.
• Receive urine, collect blood or other samples for experimentation and analysis.
• Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with specimens
• 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.
• Designing and executing laboratory testing according standard procedures
• Record all data and results in specified forms paper and electronic with accuracy and responsibility.
• Manage and operate laboratory equipment.
• Test blood, urine and other body fluids.
• Evaluate test results and prepare reports.
• Maintain laboratory quality assurance and safety standards.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Requirements / Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Required: registered with the Medical Laboratory Science council of Nigeria
• Time management and organizational skills
• Record keeping skills
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Good listening and communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Patience, adaptability, dependability
• Knowledge of the use and operation of laboratory equipment such as microscopes etc.
• Working knowledge of MS Office especially Excel and database systems
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• Performs routine maintenance on laboratory equipment, and inventories and orders required supplies.
• Assists in the training of new laboratory personnel.
• Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Performs related work as assigned.