Posted on: Fri 16-02-2024

A reputable company is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Scientific Officer II

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Supervise a team of four while demonstrating a higher level of technical expertise, project management skills, communication abilities, and business acumen.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop training and capacity-building needs in technical sciences and the use of analytical equipment and protocols for clientele (public & private sector)
• Manage corporate projects from concept to completion (includes budgetary preparation, equipment sourcing, installation, operation, and maintenance as well as clientele staff training)
• Facilitating smooth work interaction and information flow among stakeholders (clients, colleagues, experts, and external collaborators),
• Coordinate, control and supervise project execution; ensuring that the project is completed within the timeframe, scope, and budget.
• Performs project documentation – report writing and editing of completed projects.
• Conduct background research for current and proposed projects including proposal writing, concept notes, and budgetary allocation.
• Travel to multiple locations across Nigeria/abroad to support technical capacity-building initiatives and programs.
• You would be expected to provide support to the development of a sister company set up to provide innovative scientific solutions to critical sectors in Nigeria.
• Stay updated on the latest scientific analytical techniques and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide expert support to clientele on major projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Life / Pure Science e.g. Microbiology, Biological Science, Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biomedical science, Physics, etc
• A Master's Degree in relevant sciences or an MBA is essential to being considered for this role.
• Must be between 30 - 35 years of age.
• Great interpersonal, communication, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Strong critical thinking abilities and a knack for innovative solutions.
• A strong sense of commercial awareness and business acumen.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft office packages (PowerPoint, word, and Excel)
• Excellent analytical, research problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, being able to manage people with emotional maturity.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Exceptional attention to detail, adaptability, and a proactive, positive, energetic, can-do, result-oriented attitude.
• Proficiency in using productivity software (e.g., MS Office suite).

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs, Cover Letters, and all relevant Academic and Personal credentials (in PDF format) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Note: Your application will not be considered if you fail to upload all relevant credentials in PDF format.

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