Scientific Officer II at a Reputable Company

Key Responsibilities

• Manage corporate projects from concept to completion, including budget preparation, equipment sourcing, installation, operation, and maintenance, as well as training of staff (both internal and clientele).
• Coordinate, control, and supervise project execution, ensuring that projects are completed within the agreed timeframe, scope, and budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide expert support to clientele on major projects and facilitate smooth interactions among stakeholders (clients, colleagues, experts, and external collaborators).
• Provide support to the development of a sister company, focused on providing innovative scientific solutions to critical sectors in Nigeria.
• Conduct background research for current and proposed projects, including proposal writing, concept notes, and budgetary allocation.
• Stay updated on the latest scientific analytical techniques and legal requirements to ensure adherence to current standards.
• Travel to multiple locations across Nigeria to support technical capacity building initiatives and programs.
• Perform project documentation, including report writing and editing of completed projects.
• Identify and develop training and capacity-building needs in technical sciences and the use of analytical equipment and protocols for both public and private sector clients.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life, chemical and physical sciences e.g. Microbiology, Biological Science, Biochemistry, Genetics, Analytical Chemistry, with a master's degree in a relevant scientific field or an MBA. 
• The ideal candidate should be between 30 and 35 years of age.
• Applicants must currently reside in Abuja, as this is an immediate hire opportunity.
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of professional experience is required. Please note that this is not an entry-level position, and ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE SPECIFIED CRITERIA WOULD BE 

CONSIDERED.

• The applicant must possess strong leadership skills and be able to inspire, and initiate/generate innovative, technical and scientific solutions across a range of life, chemical and physical sciences in line with government policies and client needs.
• You must be able to independently research scientific protocols and communicate same to non-technical persons
• Demonstrable analytical, research and problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Commercial awareness, professionalism, discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team with emotional maturity.
• Exceptional attention to detail, adaptability, and a proactive, positive, energetic, can-do, result oriented attitude.
• Great interpersonal, communication, writing and public speaking skills.