Senior Technical Associate (Molecular Services) at AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

Job Task:

• This position will report to the Molecular Lead and will support molecular activities in Plateau, Osun, Benue and FCT in the organization.
• S/He will work with all molecular heads in the supported states to ensure molecular activities are optimized and ongoing smoothly.
• The person will coordinate with vendors to ensure equipment are serviced as when due and equipment downtime reduced to less than 24 hours.
• S/She will coordinate with GHSC-PSM to ensure regular supply of commodities for molecular diagnostics activities.
• S/He will work with the molecular lab heads to coordinate data collection and analysis. 

Other duties

• Assist in managing and supervising the delivery of quality molecular diagnostic and drug resistance testing services at all supported PCR laboratories;
• Support the supervision of all laboratory procedures and analysis of clinical samples by molecular biology methods;
• Assist all PCR laboratories to implement and sustain quality management system activities;
• Assist in the development and review of laboratory policies and SOPs required for performing molecular diagnostic testing;
• Monitor participation of PCR labs in Proficiency Testing and follow up on corrective actions;
• Assist in the ordering of laboratory supplies, and support proper inventory management of required laboratory commodities;
• Monitor the provision of routine preventative maintenance on all molecular diagnostic and ancillary equipment;
• Liaise with relevant Biomedical Engineers to resolve equipment breakdown;
• Support data analysis, proper maintenance and management of laboratory records;
• Provide guidance on proper utilization of all LIMS applications and accurate computer data entry and upload;
• Assist in re-routing of samples to a secondary PCR Lab for testing in the event of delayed testing.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be a Medical laboratory Scientist or possess a degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences;
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ professional experience in Molecular Diagnostics;
• Experience working with a PEPFAR supported organization is an advantage;
• Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft office applications, as well good understanding of LIMS applications;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to learn quickly;
• Ability to work alone and as part of the team
• Ability to multitask, manage time efficiently, negotiate and meet deadlines
• Highly motivated, energetic self-starter who can think and act self-sufficiently