Associate Medical Laboratory Scientist
Lagos, Nigeria
About Us
Job Description
Every diagnosis starts with a sample someone handled with care. We're looking for the scientist who makes sure the result is right.
About Reliance Health
We're a healthcare technology company of 400+ people using technology to make healthcare affordable, accessible, and delightful in emerging markets. We operate across Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire, with 300,000 people depending on us for their healthcare. We're one of Time Magazine's World's Top Healthtech Companies (2025).
We're a data-driven team that values ambitious thinking, simple communication, and working without micromanagement. We move fast, learn by doing, and our diverse team spans multiple nationalities and backgrounds.
The Role
As our Associate Medical Laboratory Scientist, you'll run and interpret the lab tests that help our doctors diagnose and treat patients. You'll handle samples carefully, keep the equipment in good shape, and make sure every result is accurate and clearly recorded. You'll also help keep the lab safe, clean, and in line with our quality standards. If you care about the details because you know a patient is waiting on the result, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
- Handle samples carefully so nothing gets mixed up or spoiled
- Run tests using microscopes, analyzers, and other lab equipment
- Check equipment before and after use and report any faults to your supervisor
- Double-check your work so every result is accurate
- Record results clearly and keep lab records safe and complete
- Prioritize urgent tests and share results with doctors as soon as they're ready
- Wear the right protective gear and dispose of waste and sharps safely
- Keep the lab clean and help maintain our quality management system
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS or BSc MLS)
- Current practicing license from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
- Completed NYSC or have a certificate of exemption
- Live within 10km of the clinic you're applying for, or be able to commute there easily every day
Nice to Have
- Certification in Quality Management Systems
- Experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software
- Ability to work 6-hour daily shared shifts in a clinic setting
What We Offer
- Salary: ₦190,004.64 monthly
- Onsite role at one of our clinics in Lagos (Lekki, Surulere, Ajah, Ogba, Ikorodu, Ejigbo, Akowonjo)
- Unlimited leave – take the time you need
- Premium health insurance for you and your family
- Learning and development allowance to support your growth
Ready to Join Us?
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
