Importance of Science Laboratory Technology And What They Do
SLT is one of the hottest courses in the Polytechnic especially in the school of science. And this is why I want to discuss the importance of Science Laboratory Technology and what they do for all candidates aspiring to study the course.
I know that the reason why you are reading this article is to gather enough knowledge about the course and even to know the career path. Don’t fret; I will give you all you need to make an informed decision.
The Units that makeup Science Laboratory Technology in all polytechnics are Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.
This course can also be studied at the university and there are some universities in Nigeria offering SLT.
Please don’t confuse this course with Medical Laboratory Science. In Nigeria, a person that graduates with a degree or diploma in SLT is not allowed to work in medical lab i.e. They can’t work in the clinical laboratory-like hospital or private laboratory where they carry out a variety of test
So after your graduation, your area of specialization includes:
- Applied Biology and Microbiology
- Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Physics and Electronics
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Importance of Science Laboratory Technology
Science laboratory technicians are involved in the roles listed below
- Standardization of Science Laboratories for teaching, research, and services.
- Laboratory Personnel Capacity Building.
- Laboratory Administration and Management.
- Laboratory Equipment Management and Maintenance.
- Laboratory Inspection, Accreditation and Certification.
- Laboratory Building and Infrastructure Design.
- Laboratory Chemical and Reagents standardization and certification.
- Development of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Science Equipment and Procedures.
- Development of Science and Technology Education Teaching Aids.
- Research into the production, standardization, and use of laboratory chemicals and reagents
- Maintains contact with Overseas Science Equipment Manufacturers and also maintain a database of such.
- Operate and maintain standard science laboratory practice for secondary school pupils training in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
- Consultancies on science laboratory development, equipment procurement, projects, and laboratory services
- Laboratory Equipment Design and Fabrication
What SLT Can Do
Science Laboratory Technician 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.
- Secondary school and the tertiary institution as science teachers or help in biology or chemistry laboratories as a technologist.
- Establish research laboratories for food and water analysis for public health protection.
Some of the career options you can choose from are Pathologist, Biological Technician, Chemical Technician, Laboratory Technician, etc.
Read: Difference between Microbiology and Science Laboratory Technology
Salary of Science Laboratory Technology in Nigeria
The salary varies depending on where you are working. If you are working with the Federal Government or State Government, your salary will differ however, you will start from level 8. This means you will be collecting remuneration that is due to a level 8 staff.
In summary, there is no clear cut on the average salary but you can have it at the back of your mind that wherever you may likely to work, your salary will be more than N60,000
Excellent writeup. Thanks.
wow i really gained alot…diz is really nice
Thanks alot
I’m grateful for this post as I’ve been able to differentiate between SLT and MLT and I’ve chosen wisely as to which to choose. Thanks a lot Sir,I’m coming to meet you at Mapoly
I am feeling discouraged with this post , how does SLT relate with teaching, so that means SLT is not a hot course as I thought
Don’t be discouraged. There are labs in polytechnics and universities. Also my post doesn’t suggest school only.
Are u sayin that S.L.T dont work in labs even in health center
Like seriously am dissapointed too🥺
What course can I go for when doing my postgraduate, I studied slt physics option
We av schools dat offers SLT in all options
Pls sir , can an slt(microbiology) student go for med lab?? If yes, at what level will he/she start with???
Thanks.
You can’t be offered admision to study MLS.
You can. Apply through direct entry
Sir am going for SLT does it mean that we don’t work in lab
And MLS is a good course than SLT
Am discouraged, I thought it’s one of the hottest course
Not until I searched and is not of the best course to study in Nigeria
I also thought the same but now confuse
Please what is SLT biochemistry tech all about
Ahhhh SLT is underrated ooo
That course is not what I thought is
Am discouraged here
Slt can’t work in health center.is clearly stated
A person who is a graduate in slt biotechnology, can converted to mlt during masters program? If yes,what are the procedure?
My dear, uniport offers masters in SLT in all options
Pls what can i apply in the university after graduating from slt in a polytechnic
Am greatly discouraged and I just got admitted to study SLT it means the course is irrelevant
Don’t be discouraged.
I also thought the same but now confuse
Please what is SLT biochemistry tech all about
I really like slt but u peoples are discouraging us
There is nothing discouraging about the article.