Laboratory Scientist at Population Council

Details

• The Laboratory Scientist will coordinate the laboratory team to effectively support all programs and research activities in Rivers state.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the laboratory technical support to strengthen biomedical interventions in all programs and research activities.
• Provide Laboratory quality management system and support services to all projects.
• Monitor the quality and integrity of laboratory services and data at all levels.
• Contribute to timely submission of program / research reports.
• Monitor the biosafety status of the laboratory site.
• Provide routine laboratory services according to good medical laboratory practice.
• Manage laboratory inventory and reagent logistics.
• Develop and maintain a reliable laboratory management information system.
• To perform other duties as may be assigned by the Medical Officer and Program Director as may be deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• Level of Education - Minimum of Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science
• Current registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
• Effective Laboratory Quality Management System skills
• Experience in public health and infectious diseases
• Effective Laboratory data management and research literacy skills
• General Communication, supervisory and interpersonal skill level – Excellent
• Language requirements – English – excellent
• Level of IT expertise required – good
• Ability to travel within and outside Nigeria
• Desired number of years of prior experience in a similar role – 3 to 5 years
• Effective organizational, planning and administrative skills
• Ability to work well individually and in a team