SUMMARY:
A Medical Technologist vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Wits Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics Research Unit (Wits VIDA) in Soweto, Johannesburg - Gauteng.
POSITION INFO:
Background
The Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics (VIDA) Research Unit of the University of the Witwatersrand, formerly RMPRU (Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit) has for over 20 years conducted numerous studies to assess the burden of and to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD).
Current studies and projects include infant rotavirus and BCG trials, immunizing pregnant women to protect their infants against disease (including influenza, Group B streptococcus, and respiratory syncytial virus), and the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) initiatives.
In 2020, VIDA commenced two international trials on COVID-19 vaccines amongst several other COVID-19 studies. World Health Organization position papers directly refer to the work conducted by RMPRU and have used such data generated to inform policy and recommendations for vaccine implementation globally and here in South Africa.
By combining clinical, microbiological, and epidemiological expertise in an African setting, the unit has made significant contributions in vaccine development against the leading respiratory and enteric pathogens contributing to under-5 childhood morbidity and mortality in Africa and other low and middle-income countries.
Main purpose of the job
- To process and analyze clinical samples
- To perform cell culture activities
Location
- VIDA Laboratory - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Key performance areas
Analyze, Interpret and Produce Patient Results
- Run laboratory assays
- Prepare reports as and when required by relevant protocol/SOP
- Keep track of complex sample schedules
- Will assume the responsibility of being the liaison between the clinic staff and the laboratory
Laboratory Administration
- Will be responsible for organizing national and international shipping of samples
- Receive labeled and captured samples as defined in protocol/SOP
- Check and verify that details on tubes and labels correspond
- Check the suitability of samples to be analyzed – as defined per protocol/SOP
- Check the tests required and log them on the worksheet
- Monitor and control stock levels and advise if goods have to be ordered
- Monitor and control workflows and turnaround times
- Perform relevant administration i.e., filing, copying, faxing, etc.
- Demonstrate cost consciousness and assists in meeting budgetary targets
Quality Assurance and Control
- Perform internal quality control in conjunction with relevant staff and assess their accuracy and conformance
- Conform to laboratory quality controls and report any deviations
- Oversee the maintenance and calibration of equipment, performing routine QC and QA
- Report any quality control issues to laboratory management
- Print outstanding lists at the end of shift to ensure that all tests have been performed and resulted – hand over
Customer Service
- Build and maintain authentic relationships with all stakeholders ensuring that all interactions are professional
- Must be willing to work flexible hours and possible weekends, if required
- Other laboratory duties as required
Required minimum education and training
- Relevant tertiary qualification e.g. National Diploma in Medical Technology or Biomedical
Required minimum work experience
- Minimum 3 years experience in a clinical pathology laboratory or research laboratory
Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities
- Experience in clinical microbiology, Bacterial culturing and isolating ESKAPE pathogens will be a strong asset
- Certification in good clinical laboratory practice (GCLP) and basic health and safety is desired
- Experience isolating peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) will be advantageous
- Exceptional organizational and administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and laboratory systems
- Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
- Assertive and confident
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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 is 08 September 2021.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
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