Med. Lab Technician:

Job Overview:

The potential candidate (Laboratory scientist) will be responsible for performing cultures, matching blood products for transfusions and analyzing the content of body fluids / tissue samples to detect microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria. Also will be able to analyze chemical contents of samples to determine levels of cholesterol in patients, pinpoint anthrax and other harmful substances, or determine if blood and body fluid cells are irregular or if a tumor is malignant. They additionally choose and determine the best laboratory testing procedures and equipment such as cell counters, microscopes and automated equipment--and ensure their testing is of high quality.

Candidate must be able to:

·         Identifying abnormal blood cells

·         Identifying toxic agents, such as anthrax

·         Detecting a cancerous tumor with DNA techniques

·         Performing cultures and identifying bacteria and viruses

·         Assuring safe transfusion of blood products

·         Correlating test results with patient condition

·         Selecting and evaluating laboratory equipment and new test methodologies

·         Monitoring the quality of testing

·         Supervising support staff

·         Managing laboratory operations

Required Skills:

·         Ability to use good judgment

·         Ability to work under pressure

·         Must be detail-oriented,

·         Must be self-directed and a good problem solver

·         Must have good color vision and manual dexterity

·         Trustworthy

Qualification:

·         Must have a degree program in medical technology, a life science or any related areas.

·         should be registered and/ or attained training on anatomy/physiology, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, hematology, transfusion services and immunology.

·         Other courses cover computer applications, business and statistics.

·         Also must have hands-on clinical experience.

·         Lagos  residents  only

Experience: A minimum of 1 year experience is required.

REMUNERATION:

Very attractive remuneration package and Incentives

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested candidates should submit his/her profile to jobs.tooshtet@outlook.com