Senior Medical Scientist (5 Year Contract - Haematology Research)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Main purpose of the job:

• To conceptualize, design and manage research projects and for scientific reporting of results

Location:

• Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Parktown - Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

Research, teaching and training

• To perform ethical and relevant research (basic and applied) that will provide new information on human diseases and promote the goal of becoming a world class research organisation
• To apply specialised knowledge (molecular) and provide interpretation of results so that appropriate treatment or control methods can be implemented to diagnose, treat and prevent haematologic diseases
• To evaluate and implement appropriate tests relevant to the activities of the unit including assay design, laboratory testing, data entry, data management, data cleaning, data analysis and report-writing/publishing in scientific journals
• To improve existing laboratory tests and expand the test repertoire in order to enhance the provision of research services
• To contribute to the teaching of students, health professionals, and technical staff research skills to develop research capacity
• To write scientific reports and papers for submission to scientific, peer-reviewed journals and congresses in order to disseminate new research findings
• To liaise with research collaborators and research supervisors on project implementation, both nationally and internationally in order to stimulate debate and ensure that the research meets high standards

Quality assurance and control

• Complete quality control as per study specific protocol/SOP with internal quality control in conjunction with relevant staff
• Perform internal audits as required
• Monitoring of equipment and temperature charts daily, as required
• Complete routine equipment maintenance, calibrate the laboratory equipment as required for the operation of that particular equipment
• Run various quality control procedures as defined by the assay protocol or SOP
• Management and storage of bioharzadous waste and toxic materials as and when required in the safety manual

Laboratory administration

• Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the study, new experimental protocols and equipment
• Manage the logistical shipping process of biological substances from the hospital to the laboratory
• Assist with stocktaking and ordering of consumables and reagents as required
• Demonstrate cost consciousness and assist in meeting budgetary targets

Customer service

• Ensure all customer interaction (both internal and external customers) is of the highest professional level
• Build and maintain authentic relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring that all interactions are professional

Required minimum education and training:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a molecular laboratory

Professional body registration:

• HPCSA registration is essential

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Policy translation or diagnostic improvement knowledge would be advantageous
• Basic knowledge of the haematology discipline would be advantageous
• Knowledge of quality control in the laboratory would be advantageous
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice would be advantageous
• knowledge of appropriate research methodology and method validation
• Knowledge of writing research publications and new research technologies
• Knowledge of grant application processes and research ethics

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above requirements will not be considered for the respective position.
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• The closing date for all applications: 07 February 2025.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their 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.

Please note:

• AJ Personnel is only responsible for the advertising and response handling of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks from the closing date can consider their application to be unsuccessful.