Operations Officers (Scientific & Technical Services) at Aquada Development Corporation - 3 Openings

Aquada Development Corporation is a food processing company. Over the years, we have been committed to innovating new technologies and products that improve the quality of life while improving the built environment in which we operate. Our specializations range from food manufacturing, materials processing to process engineering. To achieve our technical goals, the Corporation hires the best available talent to conceive and implement its ideas, while we create a dynamic and rewarding work environment to nurture and sustain this creative spirit.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Officer (Scientific & Technical Services)

Location: Umuahia, Abia
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 3 Openings

Responsibilities
Prospective applicants should note the following:

• This is a full-time position based in our facilities in Umuahia, Abia State. Successful applicants will be expected to relocate to Umuahia.
• The individual will have a background in the Physical, Natural or Engineering Sciences and will be expected to meet the following responsibilities:
• Acts as a field application scientist.
• Coordinate and execute assigned research projects.
• Design and oversee laboratory experiments on a routine basis.
• Lead research efforts to complete projects within allotted timelines and budgets.
• Develop and enforce research policies and procedures.
• Address project issues and escalate complex issues to management.
• Perform day-to-day management of project teams and address any team issues promptly.
• Act as primary contact for scientific project communications.
• Document and report project progress, status, and issues if any to client on regular basis.
• Prepare project documentation and research reports for management review.
• Work with management to prepare project plans, budgets and schedules.
• Support manufacturing and industrial activities

Job Requirements

• A Degree in Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related fields.
• Ability to provide manufacturing and industrial operations with suitable.analytical support.
• Ability to develop appropriate assays to support analytical work.
• Ability to conduct team meetings to discuss project status and issues.
• Monitor project progress regularly and report the same to management and students.
• Demonstrable ability to deliver research projects and execute managerial responsibilities and duties.

Application Closing Date
1st November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the job title shown above as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Applications without cover letters will be deemed non-responsive.
• Only successfully screened candidates will be contacted for further consideration.