Medical Scientist (Entomology)

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