PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Interpretation of genetic and biochemical results of patients suspected to suffer from rare diseases.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational activities

·        Performance of analysis, involvement in sample reception, logging, analysis, quality assurance and reporting.

Result interpretation

·        Interpret and report results and take appropriate action.

Method development, validation, quality assurance and accreditation

·        Participate in the quality assurance process as outlined in ISO 15189.

General laboratory maintenance

·        Ensure that laboratory equipment is at all times maintained.

·        Effective and efficient inventory management

Continuous professional development and registration

·        Appropriate to retain registration as medical scientist

Ad hoc tasks

·        As directed by Manager

Academic support

·        The support of academic staff or students as per instruction by manager.

·        A Master’s degree in Biochemistry / Molecular biology / genetics or related field.

·        A minimum of 3 years’ laboratory analysis experience.

·        HPCSA registration as a Medical Biological Scientist in the category Genetics or portfolio of evidence ready to submit.

·        All candidates that have been registered with the HPCSA in the last 5 years must submit their HPCSA portfolio of evidence with the application

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Good laboratory practise, laboratory safety, quality assurance and accreditation.

·        Project design, ethics, execution and write-up.

·        Laboratory management and laboratory information systems

·        Laboratory processes, sample analysis and post-analytical processing, including bioinformatics

·        Proficiency in several molecular and/or genetic methods including triage and interpretation of results

·        Dr and Clinician liaison.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

·        Ability to function as part of a scientific team is essential.

·        Excellent time management and planning skills.

·        Excellent communication skills.

·        Attentive to detail.

·        Ability to function under high-stress situations.

·        Ability to work in a multi-linguistic and multi-cultural environment.

REMUNERATION:

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:        Prof Ilse du Preez (ilse.dupreez@nwu.ac.za )

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO    Ms Tirhani Baloyi (Tirhani.Baloyi@nwu.ac.za)

                                           CLOSING DATE:                                             31 Jan 2025

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                              As soon as possible

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.