Chief Executive Officer

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician

Location: Owerri, Imo State
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

General Summary:

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. Responsible for laboratory maintenance, preparing solutions and media and ordering supplies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs laboratory tests and/or experiments which may include various assays, specialized techniques such as electrophoresis 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 conscious 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

31st August, 2023.
Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: infolinklabservices@gmail.com 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.