SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
One of our diagnostic pathology clients are in urgent need of an experienced Medical Scientist for their Johannesburg team.
Qualifications and experience:
MSc or PHD - Entomology
HPCSA registered - Virology
No less than 5 years' experience as a Scientist, 1 year laboratory management / team lead experience
Must have knowledge of entomology and arboviral disease
Track record of scientific writing and communication at conferences, 10 and at least 2 first or last author research focused , 20 and at least 8 first or last author, 10 conferences proceeding (at least 2 international)
Track record of successfully supervising BSc Hons, MSc or PHD - successful graduation of at least 3 postgrads and at least 2 currently under supervision
Willing to travel and do field-based entomological work
2 reference checks will be conducted upfront
Key skills:
Able to work under pressure
Problem solving
Communication
Interpersonal
Analytical
Detail orientated
Work in a multi-disciplinary team
Key performance areas:
Management of surveillance vector-borne disease
Overseeing daily operations of entomology laboratory/ies and insectaries
Recommending specialized test/ procedure to be used, interpretation, authorization and communication of the results
Advise stakeholders on appropriate surveillance approaches for vector-borne diseases (including testing and interpretation of results)
Apply expertise/knowledge in variety of laboratory tests including molecular detection techniques and sequencing, different serological platforms and virological testing including culturing of vector-borne viruses in different systems
Contribute to the management of the quality system including the implementation of appropriate quality assurance procedures, audit the quality control (QC) results, preventative and corrective actions
Contribute to the facilities management of entomology laboratories and insectaries
Perform independent and collaborative research producing complex and scientific reports and responsible for overall management of multiple research projects, interpretation, techniques, and procedures
Develop and implement proposals/ protocols/ new technologies/ new approaches
Publish peer-reviewed articles and participate in scientific forums such as conferences
Participate in development of research grant funding applications and the management of such grants
Training and formal supervision of staff and students at all levels
