Medical Scientist (Junior) Wits VIDA

Main purpose of the job:

• Carry out research as per the grant-funded objectives in accordance with GCLP guidelines

Location:

• VIDA Laboratory - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

Key performance areas:

Analyze, Interpret and Process Results

• Setting up, running, analyzing, troubleshooting, documenting, and reporting on assays run, as defined by the protocol
• Undertaking, documenting, and reporting on the various quality control/quality assurance procedures required
• Adherence to the principles of good clinical and laboratory practice (GCLP) and ensuring laboratory cleanliness and safety
• Receiving, processing, and preparing aliquots of samples received, according to the various Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or trial protocols
• Storing the samples as per SOP/protocol with the entry of sample information into the various information systems
• Accurate completion and capture of information from the sample requisition forms received

Laboratory Administration

• Continuous freezer and database checks to ensure the accuracy of sample locations
• Routine monitoring and maintenance of the equipment used as required (and documented) as per GCLP
• Preparation and testing of media and reagents to ensure their specification according to the various SOPs
• Stocktaking of consumables/reagents used and the ordering of items in good time

Quality Assurance and Control

• Appropriate management, storage, and disposal of bio-hazardous waste and toxic materials
• Preparation and shipment of clinical material as per sponsor requirements

Required minimum education and training:

• Master of Science Degree (MSc)
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) essential

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience in a clinical pathology laboratory or research laboratory
• Experience in serology and clinical microbiology

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• ELISA
• PBMC isolation and Storage
• Real-time PCR
• Culture methods
• Comfortable working with potentially infectious material.
• Good verbal and written communication skills as well as high levels of computer literacy
• A valid driver’s license is essential
• High-level problem-solving ability needed
• Exceptional self-management, conscientious work ethic as well as above-average attention to detail needed
• Motivated, organized, systematic and professional
• Should be able to work under pressure with efficient multitasking
• Must be willing to work after hours when needed

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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• The closing date for all applications: 29 November 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 - VIDA, 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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