Medical Scientist X1 (12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Wits Health Consortium)

AJ Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Personnel is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory professional for the NICD facility in Sandringham, Gauteng. The role involves handling, processing, logging and reporting specimens, adhering to SANAS guidelines and GLP, with responsibilities spanning sample registration, analysis, documentation and quality control.

Requirements include an Honors degree in Microbiology, GLP knowledge, and HPCSA registration in Microbiology or Molecular Biology.

Qualifications

• Honors degree in Microbiology or Medical Microbiology is required.
• Knowledge and application of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is required.
• GCP and/or GCLP would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Register samples on the laboratory information system or other study specific software.
• Process samples as per SOP/SSP to set up testing for phenotypic and molecular diagnostics.
• Update study specific control sheets and record results as indicated.
• Capture test results onto CRF or laboratory system as per SOP/SSP.
• Assist with stocktaking and ordering of consumables and reagents.
• Manage and store biohazardous waste and toxic materials as required.
• Report non-conformances to management and participate in audits and quality control procedures.
• Demonstrate cost consciousness and maintain quality and productivity standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

MS Office

Laboratory information systems

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Honors Degree in Microbiology or Medical Microbiology

Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

GCP and/or GCLP advantageous

Tools

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Job description

Division: Advancing Care & Treatment for Infections (ACT)

Main Purpose of the Job:

• To handle, process, store, log, interpret, prepare and report on all specimens/reagents according to the required protocols while adhering to SANAS guidelines

Location:

• NICD - 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham

Key Performance Areas:

• Registration of samples on the laboratory information system or other study specific software
• Process samples as indicated in the relevant standard operating procedure/s (SOP) and/or study specific protocol/s (SSP) to set up testing for phenotypic and molecular diagnostics
• Update study specific control sheets
• Analyse and record the results as indicated in the SOP/SSP
• Capture test results onto CRF or laboratory system as per SOP/SSP
• Perform relevant administrative duties
• Participate in laboratory internal and external quality control procedures
• Assist with stocktaking and ordering of consumables and reagents as required
• Manage and store biohazardous waste and toxic materials as and when required
• Timeously report all non-conformances within the QMS to management
• Prepare and attend to audits and queries as per notifications received from sponsor or external entity
• Monitor turnaround times and escape any deviations to senior staff member
• Support different sections within the centre
• Demonstrate cost consciousness
• Act in a professional and friendly manner in all dealings with internal Stakeholders
• Take initiative, ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities

Required Minimum Education and Training:

• Honors Degree in Microbiology or Medical Microbiology (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and application of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• GCP and/or GCLP would be advantageous

Professional Body Registration:

• HPCSA in Microbiology or Molecular Biology

Required Minimum Work Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a Medical Microbiology Laboratory is preferred
• Prior experience in a TB Laboratory would be advantageous

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience and Personal Abilities:

• Ordered, systematic and analytical
• Exceptional organizational, attention to detail and administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and laboratory systems
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks with good time management and adherence to deadline
• Assertive and confident
• Self-motivated - able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

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