Key Job Responsibilities

• Conducts research under supervision of a Principal Medical Scientist/Pathologist
• On the bench training for the Intern Scientists, Technologists and Technicians
• Conducts tests and procedures independently
• Contributes to laboratory administration (e.g. records, procurement, stock, control, equipment maintenance)
• Record administration in accordance with current policies/procedures and SOP
• Ensuring that maintenance logs are accurate, up to date and accessible for retrieval
• Ensure that error logs/corrective action reports are completed according to set requirements
• Perform equipment maintenance. 

Minimum Requirements and Key Competency

• BSc Honours/ MSc in Medical Science
• Registration with HPCSA in field of microbiology or molecular biology recommended but not required
• At least 1 scientific research abstracts or published article
• Involvement in the development & validation of either 1 new methodology or significant modifications to existing applications/procedures
• Knowledge of laboratory instruments
• Knowledge of writing grant proposals & publications
• Active participation in maintaining SANAS accreditation
• Knowledge of method validation and research methodologies
• Quality control in the laboratory
• Communication skills
• Troubleshooting skills
• Scientific writing skills
• Data analysis and interpretation skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Presentation at local conferences/ research forums
• Computer Literacy skills