Medical Laboratory Technician (12 Months' Contract - Wits Health Consortium)

Aj Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Pretoria seeks a qualified individual to conduct research on lipid nanoparticle mRNA formulations. Candidates should hold a BSc Honours, BSc or Medical Laboratory Technology qualification in Molecular Biology or Biochemistry. The role requires at least one year of practical laboratory experience, proficiency with laboratory equipment, and familiarity with bio-hazardous materials. Strong communication skills are essential for this position. Applications must be submitted before the 15th of January.

Qualifications

• 1 year practical experience with molecular biology and/or biochemistry research.
• Experience with cell culture.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research on optimisation of lipid nanoparticle mRNA formulations.
• Meet reporting deadlines.

Skills

Experience with molecular biology

Proficiency with laboratory equipment

Familiarity with bio-hazardous material

Experience with mammalian cell culture

Strong communication skills

Education

BSc Honours, BSc or Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Division

Wits / SAMRC Antiviral Gene Therapy Research Unit (AGTRU)

Location

University of the Witwatersrand Medical School, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg

Responsibilities

• Carry out research on the optimisation of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) mRNA formulations that incorporate novel compounds derived from bio‑renewable sources.
• Meet reporting deadlines.

Key Performance Areas / Required Experience

• Experience working in a molecular biology / biochemistry research laboratory.
• Proficiency with operating electrical and non‑electrical laboratory equipment.
• Familiarity with requirements for work with bio‑hazardous material and working aseptically.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and animal husbandry.

Required Minimum Education and Training

• BSc Honours, BSc or Medical Laboratory Technology qualification in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related fields.

Required Minimum Work Experience

• 1 year practical experience with molecular biology and/or biochemistry research.

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience and Personal Abilities

• Experience with cell culture.
• Strong written and verbal scientific communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Closing Date

15 January (no CV accepted after the closing date).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wits Health Consortium, 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.