Medical Laboratory Scientist

Responsibilities:

Andrology & Fertility Diagnostics: Perform specialised reproductive and fertility-related testing, including comprehensive semen analysis (concentration, motility, morphology, and viability), sperm preparation for ART/IUI, hormonal assays (FSH, LH, Prolactin, Estradiol, AMH, Progesterone), and clinical chemistry tests. General Clinical Pathology: Conduct haematology assays (Full Blood Count, blood grouping, serology) and microbiological investigations to support patient diagnostic pathways. Sample Lifecycle Management: Collect, process, analyse, and validate patient biological samples with strict adherence to identification protocols, ensuring zero mix-ups—a vital standard in fertility care. Equipment & Quality Control: Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex laboratory instrumentation, performing daily Quality Control (QC) checks and maintaining detailed equipment logs. Clinical Collaboration: Partner closely with fertility specialists, reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists, and nursing staff to align diagnostic insights with ongoing treatment cycles. Data Integrity & Confidentiality: Accurately document, enter, and report laboratory results via Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) while strictly preserving patient privacy and medical data confidentiality. Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Maintain rigorous laboratory safety, biosecurity, and hygiene standards in full compliance with institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ISO standards, and relevant regulatory bodies.

Requirements :

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) or equivalent degree. Valid and current practicing license with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN). Proven hands-on experience in a clinical laboratory setting; direct working experience in an IVF or fertility clinic environment is a major advantage. Exceptional attention to detail and high competency in specimen tracking and data integrity. Strong communication, interpersonal, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Diagnostic Precision & Accuracy: Produce reliable, validated, and error-free laboratory results, with special emphasis on critical fertility metrics and hormonal assays. Turnaround Time (TAT): Deliver diagnostic and andrology results promptly within strict clinical timelines to prevent delays in time-sensitive fertility treatment cycles. Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Maintain rigorous internal and external QC standards, strictly adhering to SOPs and accreditation requirements. Sample Integrity & Management: Ensure flawless specimen tracking, minimizing sample errors, cross-contamination, pre-analytical rejections, and mislabeling risks. Equipment Upkeep & Reliability: Ensure optimal performance, regular calibration, and preventative maintenance of all laboratory machinery to eliminate unexpected downtime. Documentation & Data Accuracy: Maintain meticulous, up-to-date physical and digital laboratory records and audit trails. Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Foster seamless operational synergy with doctors, embryologists, nurses, and support staff to optimize the patient experience. Continuous Professional Development: Actively participate in clinical training, competency assessments, and continuous education programs to stay current with reproductive medicine advancements. Annual update and renewal of professional license.