Medical Scientist

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

Main purpose of the job:

To conduct accurate, high quality molecular testing and reporting of results for a variety of viral pathogens including SARS-CoV-2.

Location:

  • NICD Sandringham

Key performance areas:

  • Conduct molecular testing (RT-PCR, RTqPCR, dPCR) to detect SARS-CoV2 and/or other pathogens in wastewater according to defined SOPs and enter results onto the dashboard.
  • Use ampliconbased sequencing to amplify the entire genome of SARS-CoV2 and/or other pathogens from wastewater.
  • To develop appropriate tests and improve existing laboratory tests in order to optimize and enhance the provision of surveillance services.
  • To assist in troubleshooting of tests in order to solve problems timeously and to avoid unnecessary delays in generation of results.
  • To perform total quality management of the research laboratory to ensure accurate and reliable results.
  • To maintain adequate stock of reagents and consumables and to assist with procurement processes so as to avoid delays in conducting of tests.
  • To write and submit abstracts for conferences, to write manuscripts for submission to national and international peerreviewed academic journals.
  • Work with wastewater team members, CVI colleagues, NICD staff in a collaborative manner that promotes sharing of knowledge and harmonious working environment.
  • To contribute to the formal teaching and assessment of students (NHLS and University) to ensure that their knowledge and understanding of the relevant discipline meets academic/degree requirements.
  • To train students, registrars and technical staff in laboratory skills to ensure that they can deliver improved and effective surveillance services.

Professional body registration:

  • HPCSA / SACNASP (NIOH), SAIOH (NIOH)

Required minimum education and training:

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_MSc or equivalent in Medical Science or other relevant field._

_Required minimum work experience:
_

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_Minimum 3 years experience as a Scientist_

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

  • Experience in troubleshooting PCR reactions and validation of new tests.
  • At least one firstauthored journal manuscript in a peerreviewed journal and any number of coauthored publications.
  • Experience in bioinformatics would be advantageous.
  • Teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • BSc, and BSc (Hons).

TO APPLY:

  • Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- _AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant._

  • Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.

Please note:

  • 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.
  • AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising 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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