Assistant Mobile Lab Manager (COVID-19) at 54gene

54gene was founded in 2019 by Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong to address the significant gap in the global genomics market; Nearly 90% of genetic material used in pharmaceutical research is Caucasian. Only 2% is African, despite the fact that Africans and people of African ancestry are more genetically diverse than all other world populations combined.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Mobile Lab Manager (COVID-19)

Location: Lagos
Department: Laboratory Operations
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports to: VP, Laboratory Operations
Industry: Biotechnology

Job Description

• The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for managing the daily operations of designated 54gene’s COVID Mobile Labs.

Roles and Responsibilities
Daily Routine:

• Ensure COVID samples are received properly, accessioned and registered on the sample receipt log
• Ensure that sample rejection and acceptance criteria are adhered to at all times
• Supervise lab personnel with procedure and quality of sample testing
• Assist in sample processing as required
• Track sample processing and give feedback to Provider/Consumer Account Managers
• Handle validation of Personal Protective Equipment needed in the Laboratory
• Flag mobile lab issues to the appropriate authority
• Draft daily and weekly laboratory report(s) of designated mobile lab(s)
• Ensure prompt TAT based on sample processing SOPs; from receipt of samples to result authorization and subsequent release
• Track and manage COVID lab inventory
• Daily update of Stakeholders COVID dashboard
• Liaise with State Government Officials and other Stakeholders where need arises.

Qualifications
Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science
• Must have a valid license to practice

Experience:

• 2 years postgraduate experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in usage of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Adherence to time and priority management
• Experience in COVID-19 testing is an added advantage.

Other:

• Authorization to work in the Nigeria.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online