Medical Scientist

3 days ago


Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Isilumko Staffing 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:
  1. MSc or equivalent in Medical Science or relevant field / PhD preferred
  2. Registration with HPCSA (Microbiology) required
  3. 5 years' experience as scientist; at least 1 year laboratory management experience
  4. In depth knowledge of bacterial, fungal diseases, antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections required
  5. Experience with implementation of ISO15189 required
  6. Demonstrate track record of scientific writing and scientific communication at conferences (at least 10 and at least 2 first or last author research focused)
  7. Successfully supervise / co-supervise BSc Hons, MSc, MMED, PhD (successful graduation of at least 3 postgraduates and at least 2 currently under supervision / co-supervision)
  8. 2 reference checks will be conducted upfront
  9. Interpersonal and analytical skills recommended
  10. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and independently recommended
  11. Problem solving
  12. Ability to work under pressure and deal with high work volumes while keeping abreast with academic literature recommended
Key Performance Areas:
  1. Management of diagnostic services for resistant bacterial pathogens, fungal pathogens and pathogens causing healthcare-associated infections by overseeing daily operations of the laboratory / ies; recommending specialized tests / procedures to be used, interpretation, authorization and communication of the results
  2. Advise medical professionals on appropriate testing and interpretation of results
  3. Apply expertise in a variety of laboratory tests including molecular detection techniques and sequencing, and other testing including culturing of bacteria and fungi
  4. Contribute to the management of the quality system including the implementation of appropriate quality assurance procedures, auditing the quality control (QC) results, preventative and corrective actions
  5. Contribute to management of SANAS accreditation requirements and support maintenance and expansion of accreditation schedule
  6. Perform independent and collaborative research producing complex and scientific reports and responsible for overall management of multiple research projects, interpretation, techniques, and procedures
  7. Develop and implement proposals / protocols / new technologies / new approaches
  8. Publish peer-reviewed articles and participate in scientific forums such as conferences
  9. Involved in development of research grant funding applications and the management of such grants
  10. Training and formal supervision of staff and students at all levels
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