Head of Laboratory Operations at Acouns Laboratory

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Lagos, Nigeria Full Time

Job Description

Acouns Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre is a molecular diagnostic centre in Ajah, Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria aimed at providing quality and dependable patient test results in order to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Description

  • We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to oversee end-to-end laboratory operations, ensuring accurate testing, regulatory compliance, and consistent turnaround times.
  • This role leads quality systems, audit readiness, personnel supervision, and equipment/inventory management while maintaining the highest standards of safety, integrity, and client service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage daily laboratory operations, workflows, and SOP compliance
  • Lead quality control, quality assurance, and accreditation readiness
  • Ensure full regulatory compliance (MLSCN, MoH, NHIS, etc.)
  • Supervise and develop laboratory personnel
  • Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and inventory control
  • Ensure result accuracy, validation, and timely release
  • Manage risks, reporting, and corrective actions

Requirements

  • B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Science (or related field)
  • Valid MLSCN practicing license
  • 5–8 years’ laboratory experience, including supervisory/managerial roles
  • Strong knowledge of laboratory quality systems, audits, and compliance

Additional Information:

  • Success in this role means zero regulatory sanctions, accurate and timely results, audit-ready quality systems, efficient resource management, and high client satisfaction.

Job Summary

Salary

250000

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

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