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