Quality Control Specialist at 54Gene Nigeria Full Time

Job Title: Quality Control Specialist

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Research Operations
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports to: Research Data Insights Lead
Industry: Biotechnology

Job Summary

• We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with an eye for detail to join our team at 54gene.
• The role will be responsible for performing analytical, data review, and/or related activities that support the data insight team in producing clean and quality data.
• He / She will support in conducting and monitoring the inspection of research studies to ensure compliance with set specifications and troubleshooting data quality issues.

Essential Functions

• Review data and assess against established acceptance criteria
• Perform technical review of peer-generated data for basic methods
• Prepare data tables and graphs
• Identify discrepancies, participate in quality investigations and CAPA (corrective actions preventive actions) initiatives as needed.
• Receive and provide training
• Coordinate with customers to support operational activities.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Work to meet schedules.
• Identify and support resolution of technical problems.
• Actively participate in group and project teamwork, project, and process improvements.
• Drafts protocols and reports under supervision.
• Meets scheduled performance of 95% on time.
• Perform other duties as requested by managers to support Quality activities.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a Scientific discipline
• Ability to write clearly and effectively and have good verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, reasoning and problem solving.
• Capable of completing assigned responsibilities and keeping manager informed of status.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, maintain confidentiality of information, demonstrate good decision-making and judgment, and have attention to detail and follow-through skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability and initiative to prioritize and handle a variety of tasks and assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyses, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must have the ability to exercise good judgment in ambiguous situations under pressure and have strong coping skills.
• Must have the capacity to comprehend complex structures and connections and be willing to adapt within a rapidly changing environment.
• 1-2 years’ supervisory or equivalent experience in Quality Assurance, Regulatory operations, and Project Management
• Experience in research, medical or complex administrative setting required, with experience in quality management or quality assurance methodologies.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.