Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Description

Aspen Medical is seeking qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS). This position requires to provide Logistical support and assistance to the laboratory team, with all routine Histology and Cytology Laboratory duties in: Specimen reception/distribution, processing gynae and non-gynae specimens, performing special and IHC staining.  

The roles and responsibilities of this position include:

• Promote ethical behavior and alignment with Aspen Medical’s Social Purpose and B Corp principles.  

• Perform the required Quality Control and Quality Assurance aspects in the Histo/Cyto Laboratory whilst on duty IAW departmental policies and SOP’s. 

• ​​Adheres to Quality Management aspects and principles IAW best practice and departmental or organisational requirements. 

• ​Provides technical and scientific support to: Technical staff, Operational and Clinical staff.   

• ​Assists in the training, supervision of new recruits, medical interns, and students if required. 

• ​Can competently apply troubleshooting skills within the Histo-pathology and Cyto-pathology Laboratory environment. 

• ​Facilitates the provision of timely and dependable results to Clinicians. 

• ​Ensure client confidentiality and good customer service practice.  

• ​Perform duties as assigned. Or may be required to be assigned to other departments. 

• ​Perform duties on a 24-hour basis on a 7–14-day Roster if required. 

• ​May be required to perform duties in locations other than Lautoka ​ 

Experience and Qualifications Required

Essential 

• ​​Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science degree or equivalent.  

• ​Sound knowledge of the: pre-analytical the analytical and post analytical process. 

• ​Sound knowledge in: Specimen reception/distribution, Histo and Cyto Pathology with manual and automated platforms. 

• ​Prioritisation and time management skills. 

• ​Laboratory Information System experience.​ 

Desired 

• ​​Post-graduate experience in Histo/Cyto Pathology or Multi-disciplinary laboratory or Core lab environment. 

• ​Have good oral and written communications skills.  

• ​Strong Client and Service delivery focus.​ 

• Post graduate studies and or active involvement with Histo/Cyto interest groups. 

Contact Information

Culture: Aspen Medical offers exceptional career opportunities, exposure to exciting and cutting-edge projects and an opportunity to work with people who are genuinely passionate about what they do.

Our Benefits:

• Professional development opportunities (we will contribute towards training courses of interest that will assist you in developing in your role)
• Paid Family Care leave
• On site ongoing wellness programs
• Flexible working options as applicable
• Opportunities to work and learn with/from the Aspen Global Team of experts

For any queries on the position, please contact us via email [email protected]

We value diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and actively encourage applications from qualified candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds or those with disabilities.