Medical Scientists X 2

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

**Main purpose of the job**:

- To conduct and monitor a variety of molecular testing on wastewater samples to provide accurate laboratory test results to aid in tracking the prevalence of COVID-19 and other pathogens

**Location**:

- **NICD - Sandringham, Johannesburg**

**Key performance areas**:

- Conduct molecular testing (RT-PCR, RT-qPCR) to detect SARS-CoV-2 and/or other pathogens in wastewater according to defined SOPs and enter results onto the dashboard
- Use amplicon-based sequencing to amplify the entire genome of SARS-CoV-2 and/or other pathogens from wastewater
- Develop appropriate testing and improve existing laboratory tests in order to optimize and enhance the provision of diagnostic and surveillance services
- Perform total quality management of the research laboratory to ensure accurate and reliable results
- Maintain adequate stock of reagents and consumables as well as assisted with procurement processes to avoid delays in conducting tests
- Report on activities through formal reports
- Write and submit abstracts for conferences; write manuscripts for submission to national and international peer-reviewed academic journals
- Conduct formal teaching and assessment of students to ensure knowledge and understanding of the relevant discipline meets academic/degree requirements
- Train students, registrars, and technical staff in laboratory skills to ensure improved and effective diagnostic services

**Required minimum education and training**:

- **Master of Science Degree in Medical Science or related field**

**Required minimum work experience**:

- **Minimum of 1-2 year’s working experience**

**Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities**:

- HPCSA/SACNASP (NIOH), and SAIOH (NIOH) registration would be advantageous
- Experience in bioinformatics would be advantageous
- Experience in troubleshooting PCR reactions and validation of new tests
- At least one first-authored journal manuscript in a peer-reviewed journal and any number of co-authored publications
- Teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students - BSc, and BSc (Hons)
- Self-motivated with high regard for work ethic, values, and integrity

**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**:

- **Our Client, WHC - NICD, 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.
- 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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