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Johannesburg: Medical Scientist (Microbiology) posted by Isilumko Staffing

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Job Description

One of our diagnostic pathology clients are looking for an experienced and registered Medical Scientist (Microbiology) for their JHB team.

Qualifications and experience:

MSc or equivalent in Medical Science or relevant field/ PhD preferred

Registration with HPCSA (Microbiology) required

5 years experience as scientist; at least 1 year laboratory management experience

In depth knowledge of bacterial, fungal diseases, antimicrobial resistance and healthcare- associated infections required

Experience with implementation of ISO15189 required

Demonstrate track record of scientific writing and scientific communication at conferences (>=10 and at least 2 first or last author research focused

>=10 conferences proceeding(at least >=2 international)

Successfully supervise /co-supervise BSc Hons, MSc, MMED, PhD(successful graduation of at least 3 postgraduates and at least 2 currently under supervision/co supervision

2 reference checks will be conducted upfront

Key skills:

Communication

Interpersonal

Analytical

Attention to detail

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and independently recommended

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure and dealing with high work volumes while keeping abreast with academic literature recommended

Key performance areas:

Management of diagnostic services for resistant bacterial pathogens, fungal pathogens and pathogens causing healthcare- associated infections by overseeing daily operations of the laboratory/ies; recommending specialized test/ procedure to be used, interpretation, authorization and communication of the results

Advise medical professionals on appropriate testing and interpretation of results

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Apply expertise in variety of laboratory tests including molecular detection techniques and sequencing, and other testing including culturing of bacteria and fungi

Contribute to the management of the quality system including the implementation of appropriate quality assurance procedures, audit the quality control (QC) results, preventative and corrective actions

Contribute to management of SANAS accreditation requirements and support maintenance and expansion of accreditation schedule

Perform independent and collaborative research producing complex and scientific reports and responsible for overall management of multiple research projects, interpretation, techniques, and procedures

Develop and implement proposals/ protocols/ new technologies/ new approaches

Publish peer-reviewed articles and participate in scientific forums such as conferences

Involved in development of research grant funding applications and the management of such grants

Training and formal supervision of staff and students at all levels



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