Posted 20 days ago
Associate Medical Laboratory Scientist
AI Summary
Performs and interprets laboratory tests to aid in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, ensuring accurate and reliable diagnostic results while maintaining quality and safety standards.
About this role
About Reliance Health
We're a healthcare technology company of 400+ people using technology to make healthcare affordable, accessible, and delightful in emerging markets. We operate across Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire, with 300,000 people depending on us for their healthcare. We're one of Time Magazine's World's Top Health tech Companies (2025).
We're a data-driven team that values ambitious thinking, simple communication, and working without micromanagement. We move fast, learn by doing, and our diverse team spans multiple nationalities and backgrounds.
The Role
The Medical Laboratory Scientist plays a crucial role in the healthcare system by performing and interpreting laboratory tests to aid in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and adherence to quality and safety standards to ensure the delivery of accurate and reliable diagnostic results. The scientist also contributes to maintaining the laboratory’s Quality Management System (QMS) and upholding best practices that support efficient, patient-centered healthcare delivery.
What You'll Do
- Collect and label samples like blood, urine, or tissue carefully.
- Keep each sample clean, safe, and in the right place.
- Make sure samples are not mixed up or spoiled.
- Use machines like microscopes and analyzers to test samples.
- Check that each machine is working well before and after use.
- Tell the supervisor if any machine stops working properly.
- Always wear gloves, coats, and masks to stay safe.
- Keep the lab clean and free from germs.
- Throw away waste and sharp objects safely.
- Test samples carefully so results are correct.
- Double-check work to avoid mistakes.
- Document all results clearly and keep good records.
- Do urgent tests fast so doctors can treat patients quickly.
- Share results with the doctor as soon as they are ready.
- Organize work so no time is wasted.
- Always make sure results are true and easy to understand.
- Keep all records safe and complete.
- Work hard to give the best results that help doctors care for patients.
Requirements
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS), or Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory Sciences (BSc MLS).
- Current practicing license issued by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
- Completed NYSC with evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption.
- Stay within 10km radius of the specific RFC applied for or can easily commute daily.
Nice to Have
- Certification in Quality Management Systems.
- Previous experience working with Laboratory Information Management System Software (LIMS)
- Ability to work a 6-hour daily shared shift within a clinic setting.
Benefits
- Net Monthly Salary: ₦190,004.64
- Work Arrangement: Onsite at a Reliance Family Clinics
- Paid annual leave
- Premium health insurance coverage for you and your family
- Learning and development allowance to support your professional growth
- Social events allowance
- Daily light refreshments
- Annual performance bonus
- Annual performance-based salary review
- Monthly contributory pension
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