Medical Laboratory Technician at Shalina Healthcare
- Location: Lagos
- Job Type: Full Time
About the Company
Shalina Healthcare is a market leader in making quality healthcare products affordable and available across Africa.
We achieve this by sourcing from WHO-approved production facilities in India and China and by focusing on our first-class distribution expertise.
Shalina Healthcare is privately owned and part of the Shalina Group. We have been operating in Africa for more than thirty years.
The Shalina Group is headquartered in Dubai and we have operating offices in Nigeria, Zambia, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Ghana, Republic of South Sudan, Kenya, Cameroon, Central African Republic, India and China. We employ over one thousand people worldwide
What you become a part of as a Medical Laboratory Technician at Shalina Healthcare
- This role is crucial to ensure the accurate and efficient handling of specimens from receipt through processing, maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient care.
Responsibilities of the Medical Laboratory Technician at Shalina Healthcare
- Receive and accurately log patient specimens into the laboratory information system.
- Verify patient information, specimen labeling, and accompanying documentation.
- Prepare and process specimens for laboratory analysis according to established protocols.
- Ensure proper storage, handling, and tracking of samples to maintain integrity.
- Collaborate closely with laboratory scientists, phlebotomists, and other healthcare staff.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with laboratory safety standards.
Essential education, experience and skills:
- Minimum of a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
- Previous experience in a laboratory setting or specimen accessioning is mandatory.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.
