Lab Technician


Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

  • Collect and analyse body fluids or tissues using microscope or automatic analyser to detect abnormalities or diseases
  • Conduct blood tests and perform blood counts
  • Examine cells and cultures to find abnormalities.
  • Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment
  • Analyse results of tests
  • Record test data
  • Work with a pathologist when abnormal cells are found
  • Prepare standard solutions or reagents to be combined with samples
  • Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters
  • Keep equipment in a clean and serviceable condition and ensure the safe removal of waste
  • Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced and that everything is clearly and correctly labelled
  • Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks.

Requirements

  • HND/BSc degree in Medical Lab Technology or a related field
  • Valid Laboratory Technician license.
  • Ability to draw blood
  • Ability to stand the sight of bodily fluids
  • Able to work together as part of a team
  • Able to maintain a safe, clean work environment
  • Superb documentation skills
  • Great verbal communication skills and able to explain complex medical terms simply

Other Requirement:

  • Minimum 2 years work experience
  • Proven experience working as a Lab Technician.
  • Working experience operating electrical and non-electrical laboratory equipment.
  • Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Keen attention to detail.

Method of Application

Interested applicants can send their application to [email protected]


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