LABORATORY SCIENTIST AT ACOUNS LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE | LABORATORY SCIENTIST JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Acouns Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre is a molecular diagnostic centre in Ajah, Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria aimed at providing quality and dependable patient test results in order to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-precision and ethically driven Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our diagnostic team at Acouns Laboratory. In the clinical landscape, the laboratory is the "Engine of Evidence", the department responsible for providing the data that drives life-saving medical decisions. This role is designed for a "Diagnostic Architect", a professional with 2–5 years of experience who can blend advanced technical expertise with the "Regulatory Grit" required to maintain ISO-level quality standards and MLSCN compliance.

Your mission is to ensure "Absolute Result Accuracy and Zero-Error Turnaround Times (TAT)." You will be a primary guardian of our clinical output: responsible for executing complex multi-step workflows, performing rigorous internal quality controls (IQC), and maintaining the technical integrity of sophisticated diagnostic instrumentation. If you possess "Meticulous Attention to Detail," a valid practicing license, and a commitment to continuous professional development, we want you to drive our laboratory excellence.

Requirements:

1. Clinical Testing & Workflow Orchestration

• Specimen Stewardship: Accurately receive, label, and process biological samples, ensuring strict adherence to preservation protocols to maintain sample integrity from collection to analysis.

• Advanced Diagnostics: Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring every result is reproducible and precise.

• Problem Resolution: Identify and troubleshoot testing deviations or technical "glitches" within the laboratory workflow to prevent delays in patient care.

2. Quality Governance & Regulatory Rigor

• Assurance Architecture: Lead Internal Quality Control (IQC) protocols and actively participate in External Quality Assurance (EQA) programs to validate the laboratory's diagnostic standing.

• Biosafety & Ethics: Execute all testing within strict biosafety guidelines, maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics and patient data confidentiality (NDPR).

• Accreditation Readiness: Maintain meticulous documentation of test logs and QC data, ensuring the laboratory is always prepared for statutory audits and MLSCN inspections.

3. Instrumentation & Technical Maintenance

• Equipment Governance: Operate, calibrate, and clean high-throughput laboratory instruments according to manufacturer specifications to ensure peak performance.

• Inventory Synchronization: Support reagent management and inventory tracking to eliminate stock-outs and ensure the availability of specialized diagnostic kits.

• Mentorship & Growth: Support the coaching of junior staff while staying updated on emerging laboratory techniques and global diagnostic trends.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS).

• Licensure: Must possess a valid and current practicing license from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).

• Experience: 2–5 years of hands-on experience in a diagnostic laboratory environment.

Core Competencies

• Technical Grit: Strong analytical skills with the ability to operate complex diagnostic instruments and interpret intricate results.

• Meticulous Accuracy: A "Zero-Tolerance" approach to errors in sample handling, testing, and documentation.

• Collaboration Mastery: Excellent professional communication skills required to interface with healthcare providers and the internal clinical team.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: workforce.sm@247kpg.com using “Laboratory Scientist” as the subject of the mail.