Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Central Laboratorian - COVID 19- Sero Prevalence Survey Jobs in Nigeria

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Central Laboratorian - COVID 19- Sero Prevalence Survey Jobs in Nigeria


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

  • Good communication and writing skills

  • Strong work ethic and self-starter, able to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to change

  • Must be willing to work at the times required by the survey needs (this includes evenings, weekends and public holidays).

  • Experience in entering data into a Laboratory Data Management System (LDMS) and process as per standard operating procedure

  • Monitor the entire quality system from Pre-test, test and post-test which will include, occurrence management, daily/ weekly reviews of QC documentation, troubleshooting both equipment and QC failures

  • Proper use
    of PPE based on risk assessment
    Laboratory logistics-inventory and management of laboratory supplies and reagents

  • Handling and storing of controls and specimens

    Qualifications

  • 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

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Central Laboratorian - COVID 19- Sero Prevalence Survey Jobs in Nigeria


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