Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To effectively support medical and laboratory management through technical and administrative functions

Location:

• NICD Sandringham xe2x80x93 Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Receive research samples and evaluate for quality as defined in the study protocol
• Support surveillance, referral, and project activities by processing samples received according to various SOPs/protocols. Result entry and result analysis as required
• Store samples as per the SOP/protocol and enter samples information on the freezer database system
• Periodic checks of freezers to ensure that database is current and accurate
• Complete and check file sample requisition forms as per study-specific protocol
• Monitor equipment and create temperature charts daily as required
• Routine maintenance of equipment used as defined by the specific equipmentxe2x80x99s SOP
• Conduct stocktake and order consumables and reagents
• Storage and management of biohazardous waste and toxic materials as and when required
• Prepare and sort sample aliquots for shipment according to IATA guidelines and defined by the study-specific protocol
• Prepare shipping lists and documents for sample shipment when required
• Analysis of data
• Put into place and maintain procedures for accreditation of the laboratory and good laboratory practice
• To apply new trends in diagnostics and to respond to the quality system of AMRL-CC overall
• Designing, developing, and managing the Molecular Biology Laboratory and staff
• Designing and performing and troubleshooting of laboratory experiments
• To perform phenotypic and molecular diagnosis for isolates for Proficiency Testing Schemes

Required minimum education and training:

• Master of Science qualification

Required minimum work experience:

• One (1) year working experience working as a Medical Scientist in a Microbiology Laboratory

Professional body registration:

• HPCSA Registration as a Medical Scientist is preferable

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Must be well-organized, systematic, and analytical
• Exceptional organizational and administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and laboratory systems required
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• The successful incumbent will operate in a microbiology laboratory where health and safety must be applied at all times as there will be exposure to hazardous and infectious samples
• Work in a pressurized environment in meeting turnaround times in high volumes
• Communicate effectively with all laboratory staff
• Liaise and maintain effective working relationships with external laboratories, nurses, clinicians, couriers, medical representatives, equipment suppliers, and technicians

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 02 August 2023.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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