Program Officer, Laboratory Research at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Summary/Overview

• The Program Officer, Laboratory Research will take part in the research and routine analytical work in the virology section.
• In particular, the successful candidate will be involved in receipt of samples, keeping of sample inventory, RNA extraction, RT-PCR, PCR purification, sequencing and analysis of samples from the different cohorts.
• The person will be expected to work following Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and safety guidelines.
• The person will also do other duties as assigned by the head of the unit to whom she/he will report.

Essential Functions
The Program Officer Laboratory Research is to:

• Accession, package and handle shipment of research samples
• Train other staff and temporary hires
• Be involved in the evaluation of new technologies
• Prepare budgets and supply orders
• Provide monthly and regular updates of progress to both senior and junior staff.

Qualification

• Must hold a Master's Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biochemistry or Microbiology with at least 5 years of experience.
• She/he should have worked in an active research laboratory especially in genetic sequencing.

Note: The appointment will be for 6 months in the first instance but may be renewed subject to continued funding and to mutual consent by the two parties. The successful applicant must be prepared to accept flexible working hours.