Laboratory Analyst – Microbiologist
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LS Scientific Limited is recruiting a Laboratory Analyst–Microbiologist in Lagos for a full-time laboratory role. The successful candidate will conduct microbiological testing, prepare samples and media, maintain laboratory records and equipment, and support quality assurance activities.
- Full-time laboratory analyst role in Lagos.
- Conduct microbial enumeration, isolation, identification and pathogen detection.
- Prepare samples, culture media, reagents and laboratory materials.
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LS Scientific Limited is recruiting a Laboratory Analyst–Microbiologist in Lagos for a full-time laboratory role. The successful candidate will conduct microbiological testing, prepare samples and media, maintain laboratory records and equipment, and support quality assurance activities.
- Full-time laboratory analyst role in Lagos.
- Conduct microbial enumeration, isolation, identification and pathogen detection.
- Prepare samples, culture media, reagents and laboratory materials.
- Support method verification, validation and proficiency testing.
- Maintain records, traceability and microbiological laboratory equipment.
- Test food, water, environmental and pharmaceutical samples.
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Laboratory Analyst – Microbiologist at LS Scientific Limited
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Oct 28, 2026, 6:28 AM
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LS Scientific Limited is a Solutions provider of Laboratory Products and Services. Our Company offers a portfolio of branded Laboratory products and a range of services including Training, Equipment & Instrumentation Servicing, Calibration Services, Laboratory Design and Upgrade, Custom Manufacturing Services.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Laboratory Analyst – Microbiologist
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The role is suited to a practical microbiology professional who can follow approved methods, produce reliable results and work effectively within a quality-focused testing laboratory.
The successful candidate will conduct microbiological testing, prepare samples and culture media, maintain accurate laboratory records and support quality assurance activities.
LS Scientific is looking for a competent and detail-oriented Microbiologist to join its laboratory team.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct microbial enumeration, isolation, identification and pathogen detection using approved methods.
- Monitor microbiology consumables and report stock or equipment requirements.
- Carry out aseptic techniques, incubation, sterilisation and environmental monitoring where applicable.
- Report technical issues and results requiring further review to the Laboratory Manager.
- Support method verification, validation, proficiency testing and other quality assurance activities.
- Follow laboratory safety, contamination control and biological waste disposal procedures.
- Prepare culture media, reagents and laboratory materials in accordance with approved procedures.
- Operate, clean and maintain microbiological laboratory equipment.
- Maintain sample traceability, worksheets, records and technical documentation.
- Perform microbiological testing of food, water, environmental, pharmaceutical and other relevant samples.
- Provide reasonable support with chemistry analysis when required, including temporarily assisting with relevant duties while the laboratory team is being expanded, subject to appropriate training, competence and authorisation.
- Record, interpret and report test results accurately and within agreed turnaround times.
- Receive, prepare and analyse samples for microbiological testing.
- Assist with laboratory audits, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Follow laboratory SOPs, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), quality control procedures and relevant ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years' relevant hands-on laboratory experience.
- BSc or HND in Microbiology or a closely related discipline.
- Knowledge of microbial enumeration, isolation, identification and pathogen detection.
- Strong record-keeping, organisation and communication skills.
- Practical experience in microbiological testing, sample preparation and laboratory documentation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a laboratory team.
- Good attention to detail and the ability to follow technical procedures accurately.
- Membership of the relevant professional body, such as IPAN where applicable, and a valid practising licence or professional authorisation are strong advantages.
- Experience with culture media preparation, aseptic techniques, incubation and sterilisation.
- Understanding of laboratory quality control, GLP and ISO/IEC 17025 principles.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
- [email protected]
- using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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