Laboratory Technologist (Junior & Senior)
New Leaf Medical Complex (NLMC) • Lebu Musica Sefer
On-siteFull timeLebu Musica SeferJunior Level(1-3 years)
Experience
Junior Level(1-3 years)
Salary
Not specified
Posted
about 12 hours ago
Deadline
in about 1 month
Job Description
Job Summary
New Leaf Medical Complex is seeking competent, patient-centered, and detail-oriented Laboratory Technologists to join our growing laboratory team at both Junior and Senior levels.
The Laboratory Technologist will support the delivery of safe, accurate, timely, and high-quality diagnostic laboratory services, including specimen collection, processing, testing, quality control, documentation, and patient-centered laboratory support.
We are looking for candidates at two levels:
- Junior Laboratory Technologist (Phlebotomy): BSc in Laboratory Science/Technology with 1–3 years of experience, with strong practical competency in phlebotomy and specimen collection.
- Senior Laboratory Technologist: MSc in Laboratory Science/Technology or related field with 3–4 years of relevant laboratory experience, with demonstrated technical, quality assurance, and supervisory capabilities.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
1. Laboratory Testing & Technical Services
- Perform laboratory investigations according to approved SOPs and quality standards.
- Collect, receive, identify, label, process, and handle specimens accurately.
- Ensure timely and accurate laboratory results.
- Operate laboratory equipment and follow appropriate testing procedures.
- Identify and report technical or specimen-related issues.
2. Phlebotomy & Specimen Management
- Perform safe and professional venipuncture and blood collection.
- Properly identify and prepare patients before specimen collection.
- Ensure correct specimen type, quantity, labeling, and transportation.
- Apply appropriate infection prevention and sharps-safety procedures.
3. Quality Assurance & Patient Safety
- Follow laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures.
- Maintain accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.
- Participate in internal quality assessments, audits, and improvement activities.
- Maintain laboratory biosafety and infection prevention standards.
- Report incidents, errors, and safety concerns promptly.
4. Equipment, Reagents & Inventory
- Ensure laboratory equipment is properly operated and maintained.
- Report equipment malfunction and support troubleshooting.
- Monitor reagents, consumables, and laboratory supplies.
- Support proper inventory control and minimize wastage.
5. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate laboratory and patient records.
- Ensure confidentiality of patient information.
- Prepare laboratory activity, quality, and performance reports.
- Utilize LIS/HIS/EMR and other laboratory information systems effectively.
6. Teamwork & Professional Development
- Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in departmental meetings and quality improvement activities.
- Maintain professional competence through continuous learning and training.
7. Senior-Level Responsibilities
Senior Laboratory Technologists will additionally:
- Provide technical guidance and supervision to junior laboratory staff.
- Review quality control results and support corrective actions.
- Assist with staff competency assessment and technical training.
- Support laboratory audits, quality improvement, and process optimization.
- Assist in managing laboratory equipment, reagents, and operational requirements.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Junior Laboratory Technologist – Phlebotomy
- BSc Degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Laboratory Technology or related field.
- Valid professional license/registration.
- 1–3 years of relevant laboratory experience.
- Strong practical experience in phlebotomy, venipuncture, and specimen collection.
- Hospital or medical laboratory experience is highly preferred.
- Good knowledge of infection prevention, laboratory safety, and specimen handling.
Senior Laboratory Technologist
- MSc Degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Laboratory Technology or related field.
- Valid professional license/registration.
- 3–4 years of relevant laboratory experience.
- Strong clinical laboratory testing and quality management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, guide, and support junior laboratory staff.
- Hospital or medical laboratory experience is highly preferred.
- Experience with laboratory equipment, quality control, and troubleshooting.
Required Skills
- Clinical laboratory testing
- Phlebotomy and specimen collection
- Laboratory quality control and assurance
- Infection prevention and laboratory safety
- Laboratory equipment operation
- Documentation and reporting
- LIS/HIS/EMR systems
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Communication and teamwork
Additional Advantage
- Direct experience in a hospital or medical complex laboratory
- Experience with automated laboratory analyzers
- Knowledge of laboratory quality management systems
- Experience with LIS/EMR/HIS
- BLS or other relevant healthcare certification
- For Senior level: experience in staff training, supervision, and quality improvement
- Career growth within a rapidly expanding medical complex
Required Skills
Communication
Level
Junior Level(1-3 years)
Location
Lebu Musica Sefer
How to Apply
⚠️ Important Note
Applicants must clearly indicate the position title and their current city/town of residence in the subject line of the email or application document.
Examples:
- Junior Laboratory Technologist (Phlebotomy) – Addis Ababa
- MSc Senior Laboratory Technologist – Addis Ababa
📩 Submission Address
By Email:
hr@newleaffertility.org
In Person:
New Leaf Medical Complex PLC (NLMC)
Lebu, In front of Tomoca Coffee
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia