Sample Collection Manager / Clinical Lead at 54gene

54gene was founded in 2019 by Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong to address the significant gap in the global genomics market; Nearly 90% of genetic material used in pharmaceutical research is Caucasian. Only 2% is African, despite the fact that Africans and people of African ancestry are more genetically diverse than all other world populations combined.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sample Collection Manager / Clinical Lead

Location: Lagos
Department: Diagnostics
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports to: Head of Diagnostics

Job Description

• The Sample Collection Manager is responsible for overseeing the team involved in collecting diagnostic specimens for testing (principally COVID-19 test).

Roles and Responsibilities  

• Perform training on data review and collection, approved 54gene web based portal use, and sample collection process for all team members.
• Liaise with safety officer to ensure all team members have been trained on safety and adequate use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Planning and creating the team’s weekly  schedules
• Planning and creating the sample collection weekly schedules with oversight of the account managers
• Liaise with the procurement team to ensure the sample collection team has all equipment they need to successfully carry out duties.
• Liaise with logistics to ensure adequate transportation is available for all collections
• Meetings with Team leads to review feedback and implement improvement strategies as needed
• Step into role as sample collection/data collection officer when needed
• Liaise with contacts provided by account manager to ensure collections go well, and update clients where necessary about all things regarding the sample collection process
• Liaise with account managers to obtain information regarding all collections prior to the date
• Liaise with the quality control (QC) team to ensure that all data collected by the sample collection team is of the highest quality

Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other data analytic software
• Good administrative and people management skills
• Ability to respond quickly and diligently to unexpected situations
• Able to perform quality control measures on activities
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Fluent in English (+/- other local languages)

Education & Certifications:

• Essential: Qualified Medical Doctor (MBBS/MD) with valid practicing license
• Desirable: Master’s in a health-related field

Experience:

• At least 3 years post-graduate experience working in a clinical or research-based setting

Other:

• Authorization to work in the Nigeria
• Valid international travel documentation
• Willingness to travel

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.