Medical Laboratory Scientist
Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking a competent and responsible Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our diagnostic team.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine and specialized laboratory investigations accurately and efficiently, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, professionalism and patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, receive, process and appropriately store patient specimens.
- Perform laboratory investigations in areas including Haematology, Chemical Pathology, Medical Microbiology, Parasitology and Serology.
- Perform microscopy, culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing where required.
- Operate laboratory equipment including microscopes, centrifuges, haematology analyzers and chemistry analyzers.
- Carry out appropriate quality control procedures and ensure reliability of laboratory results.
- Review laboratory findings and identify results requiring verification or urgent attention.
- Maintain accurate patient records, worksheets and laboratory documentation.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and promptly report faults or abnormalities.
- Ensure proper inventory management of reagents and consumables.
- Maintain strict infection prevention, biosafety and waste-disposal standards.
- Communicate professionally with patients, clinicians and other healthcare personnel.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Perform other laboratory-related duties necessary for the efficient operation of the diagnostic centre.
Requirements
- BMLS/B.MLS or equivalent recognized qualification in Medical Laboratory Science.
- Valid professional registration/licence to practise.
- Good practical laboratory and microscopy skills.
- Ability to work accurately with minimal supervision.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy and ability to use electronic laboratory/patient-record systems.
- Strong attention to detail, integrity and professional responsibility.
- Previous experience working in a private diagnostic laboratory will be an advantage.
Application Closing Date
29th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief application letter to: acmediagnosticlab@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Your application should include:
- Current area of residence in Benin City
- Years of post-qualification experience
- Current MLSCN practising licence status
- Previous experience in a private diagnostic laboratory, if applicable
- Earliest date you can resume
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.