Tonia Medical Diagnostic Services Limited was incorporated in Abuja, Nigeria, with Registration Number 2608042. It was registered on 15 May 2018.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive diagnostic tests in hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, serology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics in accordance with Tonia Medical Diagnostics’ protocols.
- Validate and interpret laboratory test results accurately, providing critical data to physicians and healthcare providers for patient management.
- Supervise and guide junior scientists, laboratory technologists, and interns, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Ensure strict compliance with laboratory safety protocols, waste management practices, and biosafety standards to maintain a safe working environment.
- Collaborate with clinicians and consulting specialists by offering professional insights on unusual or critical test outcomes.
- Participate in laboratory audits, accreditation activities (such as ISO 15189), and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Stay informed on technological advances in diagnostics and recommend innovative practices beneficial to the centre.
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment (e.g., chemistry analyzers, hematology counters, PCR machines) to guarantee reliable performance.
- Implement and monitor internal quality control (IQC) and participate in external quality assurance (EQA) schemes to ensure the integrity of laboratory results.
- Assist the Laboratory Manager in developing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) specific to Tonia Medical Diagnostics Services.
- Maintain laboratory inventory by coordinating the timely procurement of reagents, consumables, and other essential supplies.
Requirements
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Current practicing license from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
- Relevant postgraduate certification or ongoing professional development is an added advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 – 3years practical experience in diagnostic laboratory services.
- Prior experience working in a high-volume, multi-disciplinary diagnostic centre preferred.
- Evidence of participation in laboratory audits, quality improvement programs, and equipment management.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Strong proficiency with diagnostic equipment and techniques used at Tonia Medical Diagnostics Services.
- Sound knowledge of laboratory information systems (LIS) and digital record-keeping.
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with healthcare professionals.
- Commitment to ethical laboratory practice and confidentiality of patient information.
- Exceptional analytical skills with an eye for detail and accuracy in performing and interpreting tests.
- Leadership and team supervision skills with the ability to train and mentor less experienced staff.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] or [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail
Application Deadline 30th September, 2025.