Career Openings 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 of:
Job Title: Laboratory Quality Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Biotechnology
Department: Laboratory Operations
Reports to: VP, Laboratory Operations
Job Details
- We are seeking highly-motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team in the 54gene laboratory.
- Candidates must be willing to join a fast-paced environment, be willing to learn quickly, adapt to new environments and must have a keen interest in laboratory and research related activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- The primary role of the QM is to implement the determined upon quality management standard.
- The Quality Manager has overall responsibility for quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) in all the laboratory units.
- Implement a system for monitoring data quality and performance
- Ensuring that all laboratory staff are aware of, and involved in the implementation and maintenance of the quality management system
- Design and implement QC/QA training programs
- The QM is responsible for periodic review of standard operating procedures
- Reporting to Laboratory Management on the performance of the quality management system and needs for improvement.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Medicine or Medical Laboratory Science (MBBS or MLS)
- Desirable: A professional quality certification
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience in both quality management and serving in a supervisory role.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of laboratory quality standards particularly ISO 15189
- Demonstrate a high level of verbal and non-verbal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with colleagues, management, other staff and stakeholders from other institutions.
- Demonstrate leadership and team management skills including the ability to manage his/her staff and service and work with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organizing skills
- Effective communicator, and manager.
- Must be meticulous and organized.
Other:
- Authorization to work in Nigeria
- The duties stated are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Other related duties may be assigned within scope of ability.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply
Job Title: Non-Infectious Diseases Medical Laboratory Scientist
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Biotechnology
Department: Laboratory Operations
Reports to: VP, Laboratory Operations
Job Details
- We are seeking highly-motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team in the 54gene Infectious disease laboratory.
- Candidates must be willing to join a fast-paced environment, be willing to learn quickly, adapt to new environments and must have a keen interest in research related activities. We welcome applications from non-Nigerian candidates as well.
Duties and Responsibilities
Daily Routine:
- Perform laboratory procedures following SOP’s, including DNA/RNA/protein extraction from biological samples, RT-PCR, qPCR, QF-PCR and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records on the LIMS.
- Participate in training programmes relevant to laboratory practices.
- Present experimental data at team meetings on a regular basis.
- Evaluate new technologies to enhance or complement current research.
Weekly / Monthly Tasks:
- Preparation of reagents, media & stains as required.
- General supervision and cleaning of laboratory equipment including, but not limited to fridges, centrifuges, and sequencing instruments.
- Ensure that services are provided in an accurate, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
- Maintaining data security and strict privacy with patient laboratory records.
- Assist in reviews and revising of non-infectious disease SOPS and Policies.
- Assist in resolving technical and interpretative issues.
- Maintain and update professional knowledge and take responsibility for continuing professional development.
- Participate in departmental goal setting and strategy building.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science (Minimum 2nd class honours upper division).
- Must have a valid license to practice in Nigeria.
- Masters in any of the laboratory sciences is an added advantage.
- Up to 2 years of genetics/genomics research/molecular biology/general laboratory experience.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
- Proficient in usage of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Experience with viral/ bacterial sequencing assays or instruments (e.g., iSeq 100, NextSeq 550 DX).
- Knowledge of SNP genotyping is also an added advantage.
Other:
- Authorization to work in Nigeria
- The duties stated are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required.
- Other related duties may be assigned within scope of ability.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply
Job Title: Infectious Disease Medical Laboratory Scientist
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Biotechnology
Department: Laboratory Operations
Reports to: VP, Laboratory Operations
Job Description
- We are seeking highly-motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team in the 54gene infectious disease laboratory. Candidates must be willing to join a fast-paced environment, be willing to learn quickly, adapt to new environments and must have a keen interest in research related activities. We welcome applications from non-Nigerian candidates as well.
- The Infectious Disease Medical Laboratory scientist will be responsible for processing all samples received for infectious disease analysis in the lab.
Duties and Responsibilities
Daily Routine:
- Ensure that collected and registered specimens correspond with the given lab numbers before processing.
- Always follow strictly to sample rejection and acceptance criteria.
- Isolate and identify microorganisms from specimens using sophisticated equipment as required.
- Quantify microbial load on specimens as applicable.
- Perform suitable rapid diagnostic tests.
- Ensure prompt test turnaround time based on SOPs; from receipt of samples to authorization and validation by the Pathologist.
- Perform both culture dependent and independent molecular analysis of microbial isolates as required.
- Ensure quality control is performed based on equipment SOPs and that maintenance logs are up to date.
- Ensure daily temperature charts are up to date (refrigerator and room temperature).
- Required to adhere to all quality and safety guidelines as stated in the laboratory manual
- Required to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Weekly / Monthly Tasks:
- Preparation of reagents, media & stains as required.
- General supervision and cleaning of laboratory equipment including, but not limited to fridges and centrifuges.
- Ensure that services are provided in an accurate, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
- Maintaining data security and strict privacy with patient laboratory records.
- Assist in reviews and revising of infectious disease SOPS and Policies.
- Assist in resolving technical and interpretative issues.
- Maintain and update professional knowledge and take responsibility for continuing professional development.
- Participate in departmental goal setting and strategy building.
Qualification and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science (Minimum 2nd class honours upper division); Core strengths in Microbiology.
- 2 years postgraduate experience in Clinical Microbiology
- Must have a valid license to practice in Nigeria.
- Masters in any of the laboratory sciences is an added advantage.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
- Proficient in usage of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Experience in an Infectious disease laboratory is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, Genotyping and Sequencing techniques is desirable but not essential.
Other:
- Authorization to work in Nigeria
- The duties stated are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required.
- Other related duties may be assigned within scope of ability.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply
Job Title: Head of Laboratory Administration
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Biotechnology
Department: Laboratory Operations
Reports to: VP, Laboratory Operations
Job Description
- We are seeking highly-motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team in the 54gene laboratory. Candidates must be willing to join a fast-paced environment, be willing to learn quickly, adapt to new environments and must have a keen interest in laboratory and research related activities. We welcome applications from Non-Nigerian candidates as well.
- The Senior Laboratory Administrator will support the office of the VP Laboratory Operations in managing the affairs of all the laboratory units at 54gene.
Essential Functions
- Overseeing the day to day running of the lab.
- Co-ordination of laboratory staff.
- Liaising with the Vice President, Laboratory Operations on laboratory related matters.
- Supervising lab personnel with procedure and quality of sample testing.
- Track sample processing and give feedback to Provider/Consumer Account Managers.
- Ensure prompt TAT based on sample processing SOPs; from receipt of samples to result authorization and subsequent release
- Flag laboratory issues to the appropriate authority
- Maintaining and updating professional knowledge and taking responsibility for continuing professional development.
- Provide technical support to the lab inventory manager
- Ensures safety of all lab operations across sites
- Send weekly reports to the VP, Laboratory Operations.
Qualification and Requirements
- Essential: Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Science (Minimum 2nd Class Honors Upper Division) with a valid license to practice
- Desirable: Masters Degree
- 5 years post-graduate experience.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
- Proficient in usage of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Adherence to time and priority management.
Other:
- Authorization to work in Nigeria
- The duties stated are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required.
- Other related duties may be assigned within scope of ability.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply
Job Title: Consultant, Clinical Microbiologist
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Biotechnology
Department: Laboratory Operations
Reports to: VP, Laboratory Operations
Job Description
- We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team in the 54gene laboratory. Candidates must be willing to join a fast-paced environment, be willing to learn quickly, adapt to new environments and must have a keen interest in laboratory and research related activities.
- The Clinical Microbiologist will support operations in the Microbiology department of laboratory Operations at 54gene.
Essential Functions
Management:
- Managing the work of the department and responding to requests for information and advice from within the laboratory and externally.
- Ensure Clinical Microbiology Lab in 54gene is compliant with a consistent set of company approved laboratory policies and procedures, proper financial and operational controls, quality assurance measures, and safety programs and requirements.
- Manage, in conjunction with the finance officer and VP laboratory operations, the contracts and resources of the department within the budget.
- Develop and oversee long-range planning and budgeting plans including; personnel and equipment needs; monitoring and managing the laboratory budget, and monitoring the annual capital forecast.
- Be responsible for identifying future developments, which may affect the work of the laboratory and develop plans accordingly.
- Participate in relevant professional activities and provide professional expertise and advice to outside bodies.
- Ensure that all staff undergo regular performance development reviews to identify individual training needs, set and monitor objectives in line with the needs of the individual and objectives of the laboratory.
- Ensure that the laboratory’s quality management system is maintained and developed.
- Ensure that appropriate risk management procedures and documents are in place.
- Maintenance of laboratory quality.
- Continue to further education by participating in forums, conferences and industry specific organizations.
- Handle materials in accordance with the standards for infection prevention and control.
- Ensure that services are provided in an accurate, efficient and cost effective manner.
Other Duties:
- Construction of clinical reports.
- Supervision of laboratory scientist to ensure laboratory standards and turn around time are met.
- Occasionally liaise with doctors and attend multidisciplinary team meetings as the need arises.
- Maintenance of laboratory quality.
- Recommend the replacement and/or order of new equipment.
- Continue to further education by participating in forums, conferences and industry specific organizations.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Graduate from a recognized medical school with MBBS or MBBCh or its international equivalent.
- Must be registered as a specialist with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
- Wide experience in all aspects of clinical microbiology
- Experience in research and global health delivery is a plus.
- 2 years post-fellowship experience in clinical microbiology
- Must have a valid license to practice in Nigeria
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all staff. Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
- Demonstrate leadership and team management skills including the ability to manage his/her staff and service and work with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Demonstrate a high level of verbal and non-verbal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with colleagues, hospital management, other hospital staff and stakeholders from other institutions.
- Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organizing skills including awareness of resource management.
Other:
- Authorization to work in Nigeria
- The duties stated are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required.
- Other related duties may be assigned within scope of ability.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply
Job Title: Summer Intern, Genomics and Data Science
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Biotechnology
Job Description / Requirements
- Are you passionate about increasing the representation of diversity in genomics? Come join the Genomics and Data Science group at 54Gene. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of precision medicine for African populations and to use genomic insights to benefit populations across the globe.
- We are looking for enthusiastic and engaged undergrad, masters or PhD students to fill several internship positions, commencing June 2021. The positions will be 8 week paid internships and will provide successful applicants with valuable experience with some of the key tools and concepts around the processing, analysis and interpretation of genomic sequence and genotyping array data.
- We are seeking candidates with strong analytical skills, some programming experience (e.g. C++/Python), and experience with at least one statistical software package (e.g. R). Familiarity with *nix environments, basic bioinformatics techniques, and concepts in data science is preferred. Familiarity with GWAS and statistical genetics would also be preferred.
Potential Projects Include:
- Population genetics of genetic groups in Nigeria, including machine learning based approaches to classification of ancestry and quantification of admixture
- Genome-wide and phenome-wide association studies
- Rare variant annotation and interpretation
- Implementation and application of best-practices pipelines for alignment and genotyping of whole-genome sequence data
- Design of cloud-based pipelines to QC and process genotyping array data
- Imputation of genotyping arrays into an African whole-genome sequence reference.
Remuneration
- The positions will be 8 week paid internships and will provide successful applicants with valuable experience with some of the key tools and concepts around the processing, analysis and interpretation of genomic sequence and genotyping array data.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply
Equal Opportunity Employer
- 54gene celebrates diversity and is proud to be an inclusive employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, marital status, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a mental or physical disability, or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristics.