NWU

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHESFTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P003089 VACANCY: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST PEROMNES GRADE: 10 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Additional capacity is needed within Center for Human Metabolomics (CHM) to assist with the increasing research, contract research and service load. This position will be tasked to perform analyses and maintain specialised equipment in CHM laboratories.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational activities

·        Perform routine analysis, involvement in sample handling, quality assurance and reporting of results.

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

·        Working toward the accreditation as a medical scientist or appropriate naming at the appropriate qualification body.

Liaise with external clients

·        Answering enquiries by Pathologist/Dr’s as instructed by manager.

·        Customer satisfaction and feedback complaints.

Ad-hoc tasks

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

Academic support

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment.

·        Being able to work under pressure.

·        Ability to take instruction and guidance well.

·        Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation.

 

·        A BSc honours degree (NQF Level 8) in Biochemistry/Analytical Biochemistry.

·        A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a laboratory.

·        A minimum of three (3) years’ experience and knowledge in GC/LC-MS. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

·        Registration with the HPCSA.

 

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:                    Ms Derylize Beukes  Derylize.Beukes@nwu.ac.za

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Tirhani Baloyi 018 285 2037

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                                21 July2025

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.

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