Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

The Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards.

• This role supports specimen processing, analysis, result reporting, quality control, and adherence to safety and compliance guidelines while maintaining patient confidentiality and laboratory excellence.

• Solid understanding of basic laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to work with multiple computer systems.
• Understanding of laboratory safety and compliance guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

• Clinical laboratory experience in high-complexity testing preferred.
• Clinical laboratory experience required for candidates with Chemistry or Biology degrees.

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, testing, reporting, and record maintenance.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures and departmental SOPs.
• Review and release test results accurately and timely.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies and document all related activities, calibrations, and maintenance.
• Identify testing or system issues, take corrective action, or notify senior staff as required.
• Document all corrective actions when performance deviates from established standards.
• Report critical or priority results according to departmental procedures.
• Maintain complete testing records and general department appearance.
• Ensure reagents and test kits are properly labeled and tracked.
• Participate in training, safety sessions, inspections, and departmental meetings.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the supervisor.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good computer proficiency.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and compliance standards.

• Degree in Medical Technology, Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or Biology, or equivalent qualification.
• Eligibility for or possession of national certification as MT or MLT from a recognized organization.
• Required licensure as applicable.