Laboratory Assistant (12 Months FT) DST/NRF Centre of Excellence for Biomedical TB Research

Main purpose of the job:

• Arrange and maintain biorepository of all specimens as per SOPs

Location:

• National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) – Sandringham, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Carrying our microbiological assays on samples (serial dilutions, gel electrophoresis, measure DNA concentrations using the Nanodrop, MGIT, media preparation, etc.) as per SOPs
• Printing of labels to track samples
• Tracking of laboratory consumables
• Managing lab stock and storerooms
• Collection and logging of samples
• Daily and/or weekly reporting of progress
• Maintaining files in the BSL3 laboratory
• Assist with microbiological laboratory assays

Required minimum education and training:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Technology qualification in a science field

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum of 1-year of working experience in a microbiology laboratory

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• GCP/GLP training would be advantageous
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Should possess excellent reporting and effective time management skills
• Should be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Should be able to work under pressure while adhering to strict work deadlines

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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• 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: 30 September 2022.
• 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.

Please note:

• Our Client, WHC, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.
• WHC, in accordance with its 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.
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• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.