Senior Medical Scientist

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time

One of our diagnostic pathology clients is urgently seeking an experienced and HPCSA-registered Medical Scientist to join their Braamfontein team.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • MSc in Medical Science or a related field
  • HPCSA registration as a Medical Scientist in Anatomical Pathology
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Medical Scientist
  • Proven project management experience, including protocol leadership and financial co-management
  • At least 1 year of peer-reviewed journal manuscripts as a first author or at least two co-authored publications
  • Demonstrated ability in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students (BSc Hons, MSc)
  • Experience in funding acquisition, test validation, product standardization, and complex report development
  • Strong knowledge of laboratory instruments and interpreting numerical lab results
  • Familiarity with competency evaluations
  • Advantageous: National and international presentation experience
  • Strong track record (two reference checks will be conducted upfront)

Key Skills:

  • Communication & Presentation
  • Administration & Research
  • Problem-Solving & Leadership
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Attention to Detail & Numerical Aptitude
  • Advanced Computer Literacy
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure

Key Performance Areas:

  • Gross specimen macroscopy for uncomplicated excision specimens
  • Manage the Electron Microscopy Unit
  • Develop and validate new diagnostic methodologies and modify existing scientific applications
  • Quality Management and equipment maintenance
  • Conduct root cause analysis
  • Develop and validate new tests
  • Enhance SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
  • Conduct, interpret, and authorize laboratory test results
  • Train and supervise staff
  • Co-manage research and development projects with a Medical Scientist/Pathologist

This role is ideal for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Medical Scientist with a strong research background and leadership experience.



  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time

    One of our diagnostic pathology clients are urgently in need of an experienced and registered Medical Scientist to join their Braamfontein team.Qualifications and experience:MSc in Medical Science or relatedHPCSA registered as a Medical Scientist in Anatomical Pathology No less than 3 years' experience in role as a Medical ScientistMust have project...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time

    One of our diagnostic pathology clients are urgently in need of an experienced and registered Medical Scientist to join their Braamfontein team.Qualifications and experience:MSc in Medical Science or relatedHPCSA registered as a Medical Scientist in Anatomical Pathology No less than 3 years' experience in role as a Medical ScientistMust have project...

  • Medical Scientist

    3 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time

    One of our diagnostic pathology clients are looking for an experienced and registered Medical Scientist (Microbiology) for their JHB team.Qualifications and experience:MSc or equivalent in Medical Science or relevant field/ PhD preferredRegistration with HPCSA (Microbiology) required 5 years' experience as scientist; at least 1 year laboratory management...

  • Medical Scientist

    7 days ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time

    One of our diagnostic pathology clients are looking for an experienced and registered Medical Scientist (Microbiology) for their JHB team.Qualifications and experience:MSc or equivalent in Medical Science or relevant field/ PhD preferredRegistration with HPCSA (Microbiology) required 5 years' experience as scientist; at least 1 year laboratory management...

  • Medical Scientist

    3 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time

    One of our diagnostic pathology clients are in urgent need of an experienced Medical Scientist for their Johannesburg team.Qualifications and experience:MSc or PHD - EntomologyHPCSA registered - Virology No less than 5 years' experience as a Scientist, 1 year laboratory management / team lead experienceMust have knowledge of entomology and arboviral...

  • Medical Scientist

    7 days ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time

    One of our diagnostic pathology clients are in urgent need of an experienced Medical Scientist for their Johannesburg team.Qualifications and experience:MSc or PHD - EntomologyHPCSA registered - Virology No less than 5 years' experience as a Scientist, 1 year laboratory management / team lead experienceMust have knowledge of entomology and arboviral...

  • Medical Scientist

    3 days ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa South African National Blood Service Full time

    Job Title: Medical Scientist - HematologyWe are seeking a highly skilled Medical Scientist - Hematology to join our team at the South African National Blood Service. As a key member of our laboratory staff, you will be responsible for performing routine testing functions in blood banks, including compatibility, post-natal and preliminary transfusion reaction...

  • Senior Data Scientist

    2 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa BASHR Consulting Full time

    **Job Details**: **Department** **Information Technology** **Minimum experience** **Mid-Senior** **Company primary industry** **Information Technology and Services** **Job functional area** **Information Technology** A fast-paced Tech firm is seeking for an experience Senior Data Scientist who is an all-rounder and attention to detail. now! As a...

  • Medical Director

    11 hours ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Quro Medical Full time

    The Family Physician & Clinical Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring quality patient care and clinical governance at Quro Medical. This key position oversees clinical operations, implementing best practices and supervising medical staff to optimise workflow efficiencies.Key responsibilities include:Developing and maintaining clinical protocols...

  • Medical Scientist

    7 days ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - To perform laboratory diagnostic, surveillance, and research activities, with a specific focus on bioinformatics analysis and interpretation of data **Location**: - **NICD - Sandringham, Johannesburg** **Key performance areas**: - Perform routine diagnostic and surveillance tests analyses for fungal pathogens, including...

  • Medical Scientist

    6 days ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - To perform laboratory diagnostic, surveillance, and research activities, with a specific focus on bioinformatics analysis and interpretation of data **Division**: - **Mycology - FungalSurv** **Location**: - **NICD - Sandringham, Johannesburg** **Key performance areas**: - Perform routine diagnostic and surveillance tests...

  • Medical Scientist

    4 days ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - To perform laboratory diagnostic, surveillance, and research activities, with a specific focus on bioinformatics analysis and interpretation of data **Location**: - **NICD - Sandringham - Johannesburg** **Key performance areas**: - Perform routine diagnostic and surveillance tests analyses, including interpreting test...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Staff Unlimited Recruitment Full time

    **Senior Data Scientist** We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to join our multiple award-winning Azure Platform Team. **Responsibilities include but not limited to**: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business solutions. - Analyse large and complex data sets using...

  • Senior Data Scientist

    2 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa BASHR Consulting Full time

    As a Senior Data Scientist, you be responsible for building, developing and lead a skilled team, that provide analytical support, data mining, predictive modelling, strategic guidance, and decision making, delivering. **Requirements**: - Relevant Tertiary Qualification - 8 years’ experience as a Data science - Fluency in the Python machine learning...

  • Chief Medical Officer

    11 hours ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Quro Medical Full time

    Quro Medical is seeking a highly experienced Family Physician & Clinical Operations Manager to lead our clinical team. As a key player in our organisation, you will be responsible for ensuring quality patient care and clinical governance.Main responsibilities include:Implementing clinical best practices to enhance patient outcomes.Liaising with healthcare...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa University of Johannesburg Full time

    The University of Johannesburg is currently seeking a talented Senior Research Scientist to join our research team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mineral processing and flotation technologies, with a PhD from a recognised university.This is a full-time position, requiring a minimum of 3 years of research experience in the field....

  • Senior Data Scientist

    4 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa PBT Group Full time

    Job Opportunity: Senior Data Scientist Are you an experienced and inquisitive individual with a passion for data? Join our team as a Senior Data Scientist and be a key player in shaping our data-driven future! **Why Join Us?** - **Innovative Environment**: Work with cutting-edge technologies like AWS and DataBricks. - **Leadership Role**: Lead and manage...

  • Data Scientist

    3 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa BASHR Consulting Full time

    **Job Details**: **Department** **Information Technology** **Minimum experience** **Mid-Senior** **Company primary industry** **Information Technology and Services** **Job functional area** **Information Technology** **Salary** **R900 000 - R1 248 000 per annum** Our client with a well-established firm is looking for diligent, proactive, and...

  • Senior Data Scientist

    2 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Quantium Full time

    Job title : Senior Data Scientist - HealthJob Location : Gauteng, JohannesburgDeadline : March 14, 2025Quick Recommended LinksJobs by Location Job by industries How will you make an impact?Analytics Leadership & Delivery: Own and deliver high-quality analytics for multiple projects within the Health vertical, including management of analytics quality...

  • Data Scientist

    5 days ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa BASHR Consulting Full time

    **Job Details**: **Department** **other** **Minimum experience** **Mid-Senior** **Company primary industry** **Information Technology and Services** **Job functional area** **Information Technology** **Salary** **R650 000 - R850 000 per annum** Job Specification: Data Scientist Position: Data Scientist Job Summary: As a Data Scientist, you will be...