Intern Medical Scientist P002700
Listing reference: nwu_001408
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 17 February 2023
Position summary
Industry: Medical, Health & Social Care
Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY: NATURAL & AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P002700 VACANCY: INTERN MEDICAL SCIENTIST PEROMNES GRADE: P11 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The appointment will be performing routine analysis in the Centre of Human Metabolomics laboratories.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Operational activities
2. Result interpretation
3. Method development, validation, quality assurance, and accreditation
4. General laboratory maintenance
5. Administrative duties
6. Continuous professional development and registration
7. Liaise with external clients
8. Ad hoc tasks
9. Academic support
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
· Registry with the HPCSA in a biomedical qualification.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· One (1) year of experience working with a LIMS.
· Compiling worksheets and processing all specimens in the Lab.
· Proficient analytical preparation
· Know-how to operate an LC/GC-MS.
· Enter all results onto LIMS.
· Make sure that positive results are being treated as URGENT
· Perform maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and internal and external quality controls.
· Record temperatures of fridges, freezers, and incubators on the relevant charts. Take action if readings are out of the limit and document each action taken.
· Implement safety rules and SOP’s. Ensure all safety rules are adhered to and keep Safety Data Sheets updated.
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
· Compiling worksheets
Minimum requirements
· Honours in Biochemistry/equivalent qualification in Bio-medical field.
· Two (2) years experience in an analytical biochemistry laboratory.
· Three (3) years experience in GC/LC-MS analysis and troubleshooting.
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: Derylize Beukes on 13128531@nwu.ac.za ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mpume Mqina on 018 299 4958 CLOSING DATE: 17 FEBRUARY 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 APRIL 2022
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.