Medical Laboratory Scientist at St Ives Specialist Hospital

St Ives Specialist Hospital is a multi-specialist hospital which opened in 1996. The hospital offers dedicated specialist services in all matters of women, children, and family health, managed by a group of consultants in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Medicine & Surgery.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Festac, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex laboratory tests on blood, urine, and other bodily fluids or tissues.
• Examine cells and cultures to find abnormalities.
• Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
• Interpret and record test results.
• Collect and handle patient samples with precision to avoid contamination or error.
• Prepare samples for analysis, including processing, staining, and preserving as necessary.
• Always maintain lab safety by following safe handling and quality control processes and wearing proper protective gear. This includes maintaining a sterile lab environment to avoid any cross-contamination of specimens and samples.
• Maintain laboratory logs to track samples and specimens, recording when these materials are moved to various areas within the lab so they can be accessed quickly as needed.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and legal regulations related to laboratory practices.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, including the proper handling of hazardous materials.

Requirements

• BMLS degree from a recognized institution.
• Current practicing license from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
26th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@stiveshealthcare.com using "Med Lab Scientist Festac" as the subject of the email.

Note: Proximity to FESTAC is key.