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SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (SAMRC)
 
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST- CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
 
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research.  It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.  The organisation prides itself on three core values: being pioneering, striving for excellence and working collaboratively.
 
The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. Should no feedback be received within 30 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
Vacancy: Medical Technologist- Clinical Pathology. One-Year Contract
Unit/Directorate: HIV Prevention Research Unit
Region: Durban Office
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Closing date: 11 February 2021
 
 
Responsibilities:
  • To conduct laboratory processes in compliance with local and international regulations i.e: SANAS, SA GCP, DAIDS Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
  • To conduct laboratory duties at the clinical research site laboratory (CRSL) and Central Routine Laboratory (CRL)
  • Processing of samples as per SOP, protocol and GCLP during the pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical stages
  • To provide accurate, precise and quality results within stipulated turnaround times
  • Adhere to the internal and external quality control and quality assurance programs
  • Management of onsite/central laboratory stock
  • Management of laboratory documentation at the onsite laboratory/central laboratory
  • Train, mentor and assess new laboratory staff
  • Perform validations, verifications and proficiency/competency testing
  • Prepare weekly and monthly technical reports
  • Preparation of the laboratory for audits
  • Be willing to work at all HPRU site laboratories, Central Routine/Research Laboratory and other areas of laboratory as needed.
  • Be willing to work on prevention studies, treatment studies and COVID-19 studies.
 
 
Core Requirements:
  • National Diploma - Biomedical Technology
  • year experience in a Clinical Pathology laboratory, post qualification
  • Proof of current registration with the Health Professions Council of SA in Clinical Pathology Independent Practice
  • Willing to work outside normal working hours, i.e. afterhours and weekends
 
Advantageous:
  • Good Clinical Laboratory Practice [GCLP], International Air Transport Association (IATA) training
  • Previous research/clinical trial experience
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure
  • A Code 8 driver’s license
  • A total cost-to-company remuneration package will be negotiated.
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In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
 
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R343A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS
 
Visit the following Web Site to complete an online application.  https://forms.gle/NE2J2PpKbSDWrYtx9

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