Head of Laboratory – Medical Laboratory Scientist

About the role

Visco Group of Companies Limited is looking for an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to lead its laboratory as Head of Laboratory. The role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring accurate test results, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all laboratory staff, manage schedules and workflow.
• Perform and oversee routine and advanced tests in hematology, microbiology, chemistry, parasitology, serology, and urinalysis.
• Validate, authorize and release test results with high accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with MLSCN, NCDC and all quality and biosafety standards.
• Maintain and enforce SOPs for all laboratory processes.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting.
• Manage inventory, track reagent usage and coordinate requisitions.
• Lead QC and QA activities, including internal and external assessments.
• Maintain a clean, safe laboratory environment in line with biosafety protocols.
• Prepare and submit operational, QC and incident reports to management.
• Provide training, mentorship and professional development for staff.
• Liaise with clinicians and other departments to support patient care.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS).
• Current practicing license from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
• Minimum 2–3 years post‑NYSC experience.
• Strong technical knowledge across major laboratory units.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• High accuracy, attention to detail and ethical practice.

Required skills

• Hematology testing
• Microbiology testing
• Clinical chemistry analysis
• Parasitology testing
• Serology testing
• Urinalysis
• Laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration
• Quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) procedures
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) implementation
• Inventory management