Storekeeper / Inventory Manager Job Recruitment 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 Position: Storekeeper / Inventory Manager

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Industry: Biotechnology
Zip / Postal Code: 105102
Reports to: Lab Administrator
Department: Laboratory Operations

Job Description

• The Laboratory Storekeeper / Inventory Manager will be responsible for managing the inventory of all the laboratory units at 54gene.

Essential Functions

• Daily Routine
• Work closely with the procurement team to order and receive lab consumables and equipment
• Verify all requested items as they arrive and check quality and conformity against documentation
• Compare purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes with quantity of items supplied
• Disburse requested items / consumables to the various laboratory units
• Ensure store requisition form is signed by designated lab staff on collection of item(s)
• Ensure FIFO principle is adhered to
• Conduct inventory audits to determine inventory levels and needs
• Maintain lab inventory levels
• Work closely with Lab Managers to replenish each unit's depleted stock
• Prepare monthly inventory reports
• Communicate with departmental managers to ensure items are replenished and maintain proper levels
• Maintain clear and organized records to ensure all reports and invoices are filed and stored properly

Qualifications
Education & Certifications

• Relevant degree in any science discipline.

Experience:

• 2 years post-graduate experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in procurement, logistics or supply chain is mandatory
• Proven experience as store keeper or inventory management is an added advantage
• Basic understanding of lab equipment, consumables and reagents is an added advantage
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
• Adherence to time and priority management
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work with Google Suite
• Knowledge of Microsoft and Excel is desirable

Other:

• Authorization to work in the Nigeria