INTERN MEDICAL SCIENTIST P002698
Listing reference: nwu_000056
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 29 July 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: CENTRE FOR HUMAN METABOLOMICS (CHM)
POSITION NUMBER: P002698
VACANCY: INTERN MEDICAL SCIENTIST
PEROMNES GRADE: P11
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Performing analysis in the CHM laboratories.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Performance analysis, including sample reception, logging, analysis, quality assurance and quality control
· Participate in the quality assurance process as outlined in the ISO 17025
· Interpret and report results
· Ensure that the laboratory equipment is at all times maintained
· Ensure effective and efficient inventory management
· Logging information and ordering of chemicals on LIMS – as instructed by the line manager
· Liaise with external clients – responding to queries as instructed by the line manager
· Provide academic support to staff and students as instructed by the line manager
Minimum requirements
· MSc in Biochemistry or related field
· 5 years’ experience in laboratory analysis
· 2- years’ experience and knowledge in NMR with GC/LC-MS experience as an added benefit.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· 1 years’ experience working with a LIMS
· Compiling worksheets and process all specimens in the lab
· Proficient analytical preparation
· Proficient in NMR operation and method development with LC/ GC-MS analysis as an addition
· Enter all results onto LIMS
· Perform maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, internal and external quality controls
· Ensure adherence to safety rules and SOPS
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment
· Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Ability to function under pressure
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Grant Maasdorp (Grant.Maasdorp@nwu.ac.za)
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpumi Mqina – 018 285 2009
CLOSING DATE: 20 July 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 September 2021
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
