Job Title: Central Laboratorian – COVID 19- Sero Prevalence Survey
Locations: Abuja, Kano,
Employment Type: Contract
Position Description
- MGIC in collaboration with NCDC is conducting a population-based sero-epidemiologic survey to determine the sero- prevalence and transmission of COVID-19 in Nigeria.
- The State Lead will oversee the all survey activities in the State. The State Lead will support all Training and Field processes of the survey and report directly to the Project Director
Duties and Responsibilities
- COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (Real-time PCR) testing and diagnostic serological testing
- Participate in Laboratory Quality Assurance, Good Laboratory Practices, Bio-risk management
- Receive and accession each specific Knowledge and experience on Molecular biology and Serology with application to clinical diagnostics such as HIV viral load testing or other applications of quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (Real-time PCR) testing and diagnostic serological testing
- Experience in leading or participating in Laboratory Quality Assurance programs (LQMS/EQA knowledge of ISO15189 or ISO17025), Laboratory Facilities and Design, Good Laboratory Practices, Bio risk management (Biosafety & Biosecurity-ISO 35001:2019), etc.)
- Familiarity with WHO Biosafety Guidelines
- Inspection / auditing skills
- Proficient in MS Office
Qualifications
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- Certification on Bio-risk management (Biosafety/Biosecurity), Laboratory QA or equivalent;
- Graduate of Biomedical sciences
- Master’s Degree relevant to the job
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
- At least 2 years’ laboratory-based experience in molecular biology and serology with Bio-risk management training (biosafety & biosecurity).
- Experience in laboratory design, laboratory quality management program specialist or equivalent will be an asset
- At least 2 years work experience in research or hospital or clinical laboratories or equivalent
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Deadline: January 21, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Scientists / Laboratory Scientists/Assistants/Attendants |