Job Description

AHRI is always looking for talented and motivated staff to join our multidisciplinary team. We offer a highly diverse, professional and supportive environment with opportunities for development and growth.Description:The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is seeking a highly motivated Biomedical Intern to join AHRI's Clinical Laboratory department based at AHRI-Durban campus. The Biomedical Intern will be responsible for assisting in a broad range of biorepository activities at the AHRI Durban Laboratory needed to manage the life cycle of biological specimens. Duties include receiving, processing, distribution, retrieval and storage of biospecimens. Additional duties include biospecimen inventory management, preparation of specimen kits, maintenance of study specific documentation and quality control checks of physical and electronic laboratory records, forms and documents.Overview of Duties:Overview of Duties

• Assist with day-to-day activities involving biospecimen receiving, processing, distribution, storage and retrieval for various studies being conducted by AHRI.
• Enter and maintain sample information into the laboratorys data management system for all relevant associated data, cold storage location, aliquots and distribution.
• Assist with preparation of kits for specimen collection.
• Assist with logistical co-ordination of specimens from clinical sites to the Clinical Laboratory and from the Clinical Laboratory to other internal and external laboratories.
• Document management (electronic and hard copy).
• General housekeeping and maintenance of laboratory, cryogenic equipment and facilities.
• Storage and inventory management of specimens in the Biorepository.
• Retrieval of specimens and preparation of shipments of specimens- both locally and internationally.
• Compliance with Health and Safety and Company policies and procedures as well as GCLP/ISO15189 requirements.
• Assist with preparation of work instruction, SOPs and other study related documents.
• Assist with other laboratory related tasks as required and directed by her line manager or other senior managers in the laboratory.
• Work across sites as/when required.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc Hons/BTech degree or equivalent in a Life sciences field.
• Highly proficient with computers with working knowledge of MS Office.

Minimum Experience

• Not applicable

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the scientific research processes.

Advantageous

• GCLP or ISO15189 certification will be advantageous.
• Experience working on the laboratory information management system.
• Experience in a clinical research laboratory setting would be advantageous.
• PBMC processing techniques.
• Experience working with ultra-low temperature storage equipment and facilities.

Worker Type: EmployeeSkills:The application closing date: 7 May 2025Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 14 days of the application closing date.AHRI is a values-driven organisation. As an employer we are committed to staff engagement and development. Our culture is one of high performance and partnership.Our values
The successful candidate will be expected to live by AHRIs values, including collaboration, ubuntu, leadership, innovation, transformation, and excellence.Employment equity
AHRI is fully compliant with South African labour law and is committed to employment equity. This position is primarily open to South African or other African applicants, with a valid work permit desirable. AHRI reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or to extend the above date to facilitate further searches. Furthermore, AHRI reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Africa Health Research Institute