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Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by HaidarAliyu: 11:17pm On Aug 11, 2017
joshuachuks93:

A good job well done by ANICELEST.
I'm a graduate of UNIPORT (B.Tech) Biochemistry/Chemistry Technology. I'm presently a Corper at University Clinic, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi. Please i urge you who is studying SLT believe in yourself and put in your best to be properly armed with laboratory skills and Techniques in your chosen area of specialization, as this will help you to stand tall in any Laboratory you may find yourself. This is especially for those of us in Health related options like Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Virology, Physiology/Pharmacology so that when you find yourself in the medical Lab like myself, no Medical Lab. Scientist will mock you and say you are not meant to be there.
As for me i don't wish to practice or work in a hospital, but to be involved in the teaching of Science Laboratory Technology and to set up a multipurpose Laboratory.

Lets stand tall to make Science Laboratory Technology an enviable profession in Nigeria and beyond.
I love my profession.

#LongLiveSLT
#LongLiveBiochemistry
#LongLiveUs

Can science laboratory technology at
ND level be accepted 4 medical
laboratory science (Direct Entry)
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by HaidarAliyu: 11:23pm On Aug 11, 2017
Olarewajub:
I think you can study science laboratory science in the university. Concerning job prospect, visit this link: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/scientific_laboratory_technician_job_description.htm


Can science laboratory technology at
ND level be accepted 4 medical
laboratory science (Direct Entry)
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by Olarewajub: 1:03am On Aug 12, 2017
HaidarAliyu:


Can science laboratory technology at ND level be accepted 4 medical laboratory science (Direct Entry)
I'm not sure. Contact the school you are aspiring for clarification.
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by joshuachuks93(m): 6:58am On Aug 14, 2017
Good news for NISLT Members.....

Administrative fraud; The National chairman of Aslton, Com, Anthony Iyamu Osas F.ISLT, LMFUBS, LMNATS, HND, B.Sc, M.Sc, SFAAIA, FICMA, CPA, ASCONIA, in his speech at the just concluded Alston NEC expanded executive council meeting @Ibadan, Oyo State said that the employment of non science laboratory technology personnel into science laboratory technology establishment is an offense described as Administrative fraud.The triple barred administrator (a lawyer, a chartered accountant, a chartered laboratory scientist) said that his administration policy agenda is focused on
1: Appeal,
2; Negotiations,
3; Confrontation. That his administration is focused on professional policy enforcement.That the profession had secure victory over the medical laboratory scientists @ both the high and Appeal court. That members in the medical specialty of NISLT should go about their legitimate duties and that those members of the medical specialty ready to practice privately should be mindful of their business name registration with cooperate affairs commission not to include the word "medical laboratory", as that is the cooperate registration of the medical laboratory scientists. That members should report any incidence of employment/recruitment of non science laboratory technology personnel into science laboratory establishments to NISLT management or Aslton executives in their Domain. That as a way of checking quacks in the system, all members must register with the national body to get a means of Identificationas Chartered laboratory scientists. Forms are available with respective branches @ the cost of #3,000:0 only. That the Association is adopting the " Public health science laboratory and research services " which covers both the words "medical laboratory" and Diagnostic laboratory ",As radiographers also diagnose, as part of the business name registration of members in the medical specialty with the cooperate affairs commission. The meeting also observed, the recent appointment of the registrar, chief executive official and Director general, NISLT,Mr.Gbadegesin Yemi Hezekiah, F.ISLT from Oyo State, OND SLT, HND SLT Microbiology, PGD medical microbiology, MSC medical microbiology, Former Chief Laboratory Scientist, Federal ministry of Health, Former Development Consultant, Science laboratory policy, Former Assistant Registrar/Director Education Training and Inspectorate, NISLT.

The former Acting DG, NISLT in a remark @ the 6th oath taking/ Induction ceremony of the 2014/2015 science laboratory graduands from University of Benin,said" As you may recall, our vision is to facilitate rapid national development through science laboratory technology profession.Our mission is to advance science laboratory practice in Nigeria,maintain high ethical standard in professional practice, to effectively and efficiently manage science laboratories in the context of National science, Technology, and Innovation system. NISLT will not relent on it's mandates, and in driving away the quacks from all science laboratories Nation wide, including those in the University of Benin. For the avoidance of doubt, we do not accept for professional practice, certificates or licenses awarded by foreign bodies ( particularly the Institute of science and technology, London) without recourse to NISLT. NISLT have been empowered by law since 2003, to certify graduates of our institutions, and recertify those from foreign institutions before they can practice as science laboratory technology professionals in Nigeria. It is therefore an aberration to have graduates from Nigeria Tertiary institutions producing certificate and licenses from foreign bodies for science laboratory technology practices in Nigeria. We appeal to the authorities of the university of Benin and other institutions concerned to notify all Deans of faculties, Head of Departments, where science laboratories are in use, and to all her personnel especially those still parading AIST,MIST and FIST certificates andlicenses from IST London. Every such personnel should be advised to contact NISLT immediately to be properly licensed to practice in Nigeria as science laboratory technologist. This call has became necessary because of the cordial relationship between university of Benin and NISLT". Please note; That private professional practice is the essence of the profession (Igbineweka Jeremoth.A.ISLT).You can follow us onWhatsApp07067432394 (Aslton Benin).Please note that it is the sole responsibility ofthe Aslton Branch Executive to organise members @ the grassroots..Please note,if you are a NISLT member, and you desire to be better informed, Send your name, WhatsApp phone number, and NISLT license number to this page, we will link you up to the national grade.
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by anthney87: 10:28am On Aug 16, 2017
abtywo:
To the students the two courses are good but it is better to learn now and make your choice earlier to avoid the mistake I and many other students have made because it is said that you learn from the mistake of others for you may not live long to do all the mistakes yourself. Now let’s digest the differences.
FACULTY/SCHOOL Medical Laboratory Science is a Medical Science course studied in university or College of Health Sciences only. In the university, it is studied in the College of Medicine under the Faculty of Health Sciences. Medical Laboratory Assistant and Technicians are trained in the College of Health technology while Medical Laboratory Scientist are trained in the universities.
NOTE: None of the Medical Laboratory Science professionals are trained in the Polytechnics as many Polytechnic graduates and students of Science Laboratory
Technology claim to belong to the Medical Laboratory Science Profession as one can only mistake them to be the same if one does not belong to medical/
health profession or has not been admitted to study any of the course. Whereas, Science Laboratory Technology is studied in the faculty of Biological or Natural Science in the universities and under the school of science in the polytechnics, graduates of Science Laboratory Technology from the polytechnic are called Technician while their counter part from the universities are called Laboratory Technologist.(NOTE No medical here)
COURSES OFFERED AND DURATION
The courses offered by medical laboratory science students include Medical Biochemistry, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Haematology, Pharmacology,forensic analysis, Embalment techniques, Clinical pathology, Biostatistics, virology, Medical Microbiology and Parasitology public Health and Epidemiology etc. The
duration of study for medical laboratory Assistant and Technicians are 2 and 3years respectively, hence the duration of study for medical laboratory scientist is 5 years in the university leading to the award of Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) degree plus 1 year internship programme and 1 year NYSC making a total of seven years (7) training.
While the course offered by students of Science Laboratory Technology are pure and applied Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics, Electronics, Photography, Plants
and animal taxonomy etc. The duration of study in the polytechnic is 2 years National Diploma and 2 years leading to the award of Higher National Diploma
(HND), while those in the university is 4 years leading to the award of B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) degree plus 1 year National Service (NYSC) making a
total of 5 years training.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirement for candidates seeking to study medical Laboratory Science in the universities are good cut off mark from Unified Tertiary matriculation examination and Post-UTME plus 5 credits pass in WAEC, SSCE or NECO,GCE ordinary level obtained at not more than 2 sittings from English
language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Also holders of HND/ BSc in relevant courses are offered admission through direct entry to 200 level.
Whereas, the admission requirement for students of science Laboratory Technology are credit pass from English language and Mathematics and three other credit pass from other science subject from either Physics, Biology, Agric/ Health Sciences, Chemistry, Technical drawing, Metal or Wood work, Basic electricity, Further Mathematics and fine Art obtained in not more than 2 sittings from WAEC, SSCE, NECO, GCE O level in addition to getting the required mark from Unified Tertiary matriculation examination and Post-UTME. Also candidates with OND/HND in relevant discipline are given direct entry admission to the universities.
COUNCIL/REGULATORY BODY
The council that regulate medical Laboratory practice in Nigeria is called Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) is a Federal government statutory regulatory agency established by the ACT 11 of 2003 as a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Health.It broadly charged the council with
the responsibilities of regulating Medical Laboratory Services, through registration and licensing of Medical laboratories as well as practitioners, mandatory inspection, monitoring for quality improvement, accreditation monitoring and evaluation as well as certification of laboratory test kits and reagents. The Act further empowers the council to regulate the training of Medical Laboratory Scientists, Technicians and Assistants as well as
registration, regulation, Licensing and Accreditation of Medical Laboratories in public and private health institution. It has the national secretariat in Abuja and the Registrar/Chief Executive is Professor Anthony Emeribe.
While the council that regulates Science Laboratory Technology practice in Nigeria is known as The Nigeria Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT) was established by Act 12 of 2003 of the National Assembly and made a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology.The core mandate of the Institute is to “Advance Science Laboratory Technology profession”. The institute is to ensure through its registered members effective and efficient management and administration of institutional and industrial laboratory in Nigeria. The institute is also required to conduct research in all areas of science and technology. The vision is to cause rapid technological development of the nation through science laboratory technology and also to sustain science and technology delivery through efficient, productive and ethical science laboratory practice in institutional, research and private laboratories
throughout the country. The institute have a Multi Purpose Science Laboratory (MSL) at its secretariat in Ibadan, Oyo state that is equipped to provide an
efficient laboratory services for the general public, Scientist, researchers, industries, farmers, exporters and student and hence assisting in science
practical instructions and training of both secondary and tertiary institution and serve as a centre for training and retraining of technologists in some special area of science and technology.
SPECIALIZATION
Medical Laboratory Science has both undergraduate and graduate specialty in the following disciplines
a. Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
B.Virology and Mycology
C.Public Health and Epidemiology
D.Histopathology and Cytopathology
E.Chemical pathology or Clinical chemistry
F.Haematology and Blood group
G.Serology
H.Immunology etc.
Whereas Science Laboratory Technology have the following specialties
1. Applied Biology and Microbiology
2. Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry
3. Physics and Electronics
JOB DESCRIPTION/OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of Medical Laboratory Science can take up job in teaching and specialist hospital, Primary health centres, research and private health centres,
private establishments and quality control or reference laboratories, public health laboratories, forensic and law enforcement laboratories. Their graduates
can be self employed by establishing their own diagnostic/research laboratories. While graduates of Science Laboratory Technology can work in environmental health institution where they may involve in food analysis to protect public health or water industry where they can be involved in water analysis. They can work in secondary school and tertiary institution as science teachers or help in biology or chemistry laboratories as technologist. They can also establish research laboratories for food and water analysis for public health protection. Having pinpointed the major different between the two. This will help students and parents or guardian in making career. Meanwhile, this is very important area in this book because if the universal health coverage or vision 202020 should be attained, the health sector and Science and Technology should be diversified and division of labour should be properly encouraged. This means that it will be barbaric and misplacement of professional priority for some employer of labour especially in the Ministry of Health to advertise for Medical Laboratory job and put qualification as a laboratory technologist or the issue of posting of Corps members who read Microbiology, Science Laboratory Technology and Biochemistry for service (NYSC) or industrial training in the clinical laboratory or the self acclamation of graduates of the three discipline mentioned above as Medical laboratory Scientist is not only seen as professional impersonation but sabotage.

I do appreciate ur input it well thought of, u just mix it up at a point, am also happy u are aware that SLT runs a multipurpose laboratory, underline d word multipurpose (medical/ clinical) inclusive, also note dt medical is a branch in science, by implications medical laboratory is a branch in science laboratory. However, d medical laboratory are referred to as scientists while d SLT are referred to as chartered scientists/technologists, all we are saying is dt it is not all SLT graduate dt are interested in d medical/ clinical aspect of d profession but any SLT graduate dt is interested should not be discouraged but allow to practice, all profession are upgrading in practice, training, curriculum, etc name it, come to think of it when did mls started internship? When did mls started CPD? When did mls stopped their conversion programs? In every aspect we are all improving, solely we know dt mls only area of practice is d medical or Clinical whereas d SLT graduate can chose to go out in the clinical area that is why SLT practice or run multipurpose laboratory. Thank u and good to know that a lot of federal sensitive documents published allows SLT and mls to work in d same govt. Hospital labs with same entry point from grade level 8 - 15, though mls have a new one and SLT will soon have hers. Point of correction and I also stand to be corrected on this too the registrar of mlscn is not prof. Anthony Emeribe but a Ag Tosan, mls has acting registrar in d person of mr Tosan I do not know if of recent mls now have substantive registrar now. Thanks for d information... This is why we said SLT should study their ACT, when uu were in SLT u refused to study ur ACT now that u are in mls u now study but SLT ACT and mls ACT. Thanks once more good information

The fact dt SLT is run in polytechnic and mls is not has not made SLT any inferior but mls I believe offer equivalent of ND/ HND which I believe are d equivalent of mls technicians / mls assistant, polytechnic run all their program from ND to HND is 5yrs sir, while the universities is 5yrs plus NYSC which is total 6yrs, pls note mlscn decided to make theirs 7yrs with internship because they were in fighting with medical doctors so they decided to upgrade for them to be respected that their certificate also takes this long to be earned like d doctors, all d recent changes in mls sir is as a result of being looked down within d health sector by other health professionals leads to mls fast and proactive growth, mind u SLT have its own policies and we run at our own pace but as chartered scientists we will get there.... Note that the fact that u spend 7yrs to get mlscn license and SLT 6yrs has not made SLT not to be chartered scientists while mls just scientists. Ours is in d quality of our trainings. Thanks

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Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by mhiztalaw: 10:00pm On Aug 22, 2017
is it possible for a student who studied science lab tech in national diploma program to continue in electrical engineering in higher national diploma? Pls I really need quality answer for this urgently tank u agents
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by Goldenboy333(m): 9:11am On Sep 03, 2017
am aspiring to study med lab but the duration is too much seven years
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by nelszx: 9:51am On Sep 03, 2017
Goldenboy333:
am aspiring to study med lab but the duration is too much seven years
When you start enjoying the number of years you suffered for you won't even remember you spent that number of years again.
Suffer now and enjoy later. No pain, no gain.

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Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by preciousnobel(m): 2:15pm On Sep 03, 2017
[quote author=ANICELEST post=35651432]A medical laboratory scientist works in a diagnostic laboratory especially in hospitals. While a Science Laboratory a Technologist depending on your area of specialization like Physiology/pharmacology, microbiology/ virology, physics/ engineering production, chemistry/ biochemistry laboratories etc. So, as a Science Laboratory Technologists with Specialization in Physiology/ Pharmacology, U can be found more competent in Basic Medical Sciences laboratory where u conduct and teach 2nd /3rd/4th years medical students practical. U can work in research laboratories like NIPRID, NAFDAC, PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES ETC.

If ur area of specialization is in Microbiology, the same applies to microbiology laboratories in higher institutions and Teaching hospital laboratories etc. so, it's applicable to other areas of specialization.

You seem to know so much! Pls what are the chances of getting a lecturing job with a phd in physiology/neuroscience?
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by Scholar212(m): 6:38pm On Sep 03, 2017
HaidarAliyu:



Can science laboratory technology at
ND level be accepted 4 medical
laboratory science (Direct Entry)
Most don't except for universities I may not be aware of,universities don't even accept MLT(med lab technicians) again for DE except those with BSC in biological sciences. Your best option is through UTME but as suggested earlier contact those in the school you intend applying to for firsthand information
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by Scholar212(m): 6:55pm On Sep 03, 2017
Goldenboy333:
am aspiring to study med lab but the duration is too much seven years
In life you must pay a price to reap the reward, people spend 8 years plus studying medicine, some after their first degree of 5years go back to read pharmacy for 5 or 6years again. It boils down to what you want. 7years is not much, infact you will only suffer(classes, practicals, clinical postings, exams etc) during 5years in school. By the time you are doing internship and NYSC you are reaping the reward of your labour and you can even start a family as an intern if you wish.
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by exlinkleads(f): 7:11am On Sep 04, 2017
For Police Station


As constable
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by lonelydora: 7:15am On Sep 04, 2017
ifyegede:
Please can anyone in the house kindly tell me where graduates of science laboratory technology can work?

Thought they scraped it years back by FG.

SLT students back in the days in UNN were the 'call girls' of our days. Very unserious.
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by festaclanre: 7:16am On Sep 04, 2017
luimartins:
Well, U can be in academic research labs, quality controller in production companies like breweries, food/beverage, etc. But I Dont really see ur place in clinical labs...
you nail it. thumbs up

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Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by melejo(m): 7:17am On Sep 04, 2017
ifyegede:
Please can anyone in the house kindly tell me where graduates of science laboratory technology can work?
Obviously that course ends in ND as I'm yet to see a school in Nigeria that offers it to HND. Maybe I no to sabi sha
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by pawesome(m): 7:18am On Sep 04, 2017
ifyegede:
Please can anyone in the house kindly tell me where graduates of science laboratory technology can work?
all dose guys suppying drugs to pharmacies re mostly SLT n MLT graduates
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by pawesome(m): 7:19am On Sep 04, 2017
melejo:
Obviously that course ends in ND as I'm yet to see a school in Nigeria that offers it to HND. Maybe I no to sabi sha
e d degree o guy...UJ have both SLT n MLT in degree

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Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by jboixxx: 7:19am On Sep 04, 2017
AmenJoan:


Academic is fair at a little over 100k, research isn't as good especially in private sectors. Medical is much better, they have a package called call duty allowance included in their salary which the others do not.
Research is good if you found yourself in the right agency. Tell me which academic/health institutions get a better offer than NASDA, NIGCOMSAT, and a few others!
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by Nobody: 7:22am On Sep 04, 2017
undecided
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by shurley22(f): 7:22am On Sep 04, 2017
luimartins:
Well, U can be in academic research labs, quality controller in production companies like breweries, food/beverage, etc. But I Dont really see ur place in clinical labs...

For real?
You don't see the place of a science laboratory technician in a clinical lab?
Well done!
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by mechanics(m): 7:24am On Sep 04, 2017
Hospitals, School laboratories, NAFDAC, brewery companies, etc.
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by mechanics(m): 7:25am On Sep 04, 2017
shurley22:

For real? You don't see the place of a science laboratory technician in a clinical lab? Well done!
They are there na.
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by Nobody: 7:25am On Sep 04, 2017
*thinking outloud* Oh God,what kind of a question with an obvious answer is this?
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by shurley22(f): 7:27am On Sep 04, 2017
mechanics:
They are there na.

Of cos they are.
But, he said they aren't

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Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by Vickyp007(m): 7:32am On Sep 04, 2017
Science lab tech refers to science laboratory ie physics lab, biology lab, chemistry lab etc not clinical diagnostic laboratory
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by jairusben(m): 7:37am On Sep 04, 2017
movicy:
u can work in any place since u get ur cert,but pharcy store,brewery company,hospital wil b d best 4 u
hospi gini? As wat?...ok cleaner cool

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Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by lavenjcrown(m): 7:38am On Sep 04, 2017
You can work in a reputable factory.
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by jaychubi: 7:41am On Sep 04, 2017
ifyegede:
Please can anyone in the house kindly tell me where graduates of science laboratory technology can work?

Science lab related to their area ie Zoology, botany, microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, anatomy, physiology,geography, geology, agric science, vet med, computer lab, any science discipline at all in higher institutions except clinical diagnostic lab n hospital na MLS get dt one

Dnt get it twisted science laboratory technology is way different from medicalce laboratory science. Scie
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by sgtponzihater1(m): 7:45am On Sep 04, 2017
It's sheer wickedness and Nigerian factor is makes those that specialized in medically oriented SLT not to work in medical labs in fact the MLS graduates are currently biting more than they can chew. Even equation themselves with medical doctors.

Ponzi Hater.
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by Chukabiz1961(m): 7:47am On Sep 04, 2017
ifyegede:
Please can anyone in the house kindly tell me where graduates of science laboratory technology can work?
You can work food & drug companies such as 7up bottling company and pharmaceutical companies etc.
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by Dee1murphy(m): 8:02am On Sep 04, 2017
maziodera:

This the best explaination you can get on this topic anytime anywhere. I read physics/Electronics (NISL/UNN). The one basic fact is that every educational institution Science Laboratory should be manned by a certified Lab. Technologist. Even That of research Labs in various cooperation/ industries. It may interest you to know that Chief Technologist is equal to an academic proffesor

Point of correction ; Chief Technologist is not equal to academic professor.
Re: Where Do Science Laboratory Technology Graduates Work? by jaychubi: 8:08am On Sep 04, 2017
Olarewajub:
I stand to be corrected sir. My intention was not to mislead anybody. Post edited.

It is studied in some Universities of technology like futo but mostly a poly course

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