Laboratory Scientist at Prisms Healthcare Limited – Apply Now

JOB ROLES FOR LABORATORY SCIENTIST

Here is the brief on the duties related with your job profile:

Medical microbiology

• Examining and identifying bacteria and other microorganisms causing disease.

Clinical Chemistry

• Preparing specimens and analyzing the chemical and hormonal contents of body fluids.

Transfusion science

• Collecting, typing and preparing blood and its components for transfusions.

Hematology

• Studying the structures and functions of the different types of blood cells.

Histopathology

• Examine tissue samples.

Cytology

• Prepare slides of body cells examining them microscopically for abnormalities that may signal the beginning of a cancerous growth.

Immunology

• Examine elements of the human immune system and its response to foreign bodies.

Virology

• Identify infections and viruses such as hepatitis, AIDS and rubella.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment -properly set up, calibrate, maintain, operate and shut down such instruments.
• Maintain competence in Laboratory Information System that is crucial to the quality operations of the laboratory and patient care.
• Actively initiate and participate in Quality Improvement Programs essential to ensure that laboratory testing is accurate, timely and meets customer needs.
• Train and orientate new Medical Laboratory Technologists in the performance and interpretation of test
• Prepare note that the above are broad definitions of your job function and this will be expanded as your role takes shape.