Research Officers, Laboratory Research (MARGIN Study) at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Objectives

• IHVN implements the MARGIN (Microbiome Affects Risk of Growth in HIV-Exposed but Uninfected Infants in Nigeria) study which is a 5-year grant funded by the U.S National Institutes of Health (NIH).
• The study is being conducted at University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin (Edo state), and is in its second of the five year project period.

Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of the MARGIN Research Officer include, but are not limited to the following:

• Verify eligibility and recruit participants according to the MARGIN research protocol
• Collect all baseline and follow-up data from participants
• Ensure that samples are processed promptly following the Manual of Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (MOP/SOP)
• Work with other study staff to ensure timely completion of Case Report Forms (CRF) and laboratory worksheets
• Conduct inventory for laboratory supplies
• Conduct DNA extraction on Stool, Meconium, Vaginal, Oral and Skin swabs specimens
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Minimum Qualification

• Must hold a Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Possess excellent oral and written communication in English, with proficiency in MS Office suite, especially Excel.
• Strong professional interpersonal and public relations skills
• Ability to work in a team, take instruction, share experiences, and cooperate with authority of Project Coordinator and Principal Investigator