Job Description

HIV AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH UNIT(DURBAN OFFICE)The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation's health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.Chief Research Technologist: Laboratory LeadDuration: 3-year contractThe South African Medical Research Council, HIV and Other Infectious Diseases Research Unit requires a qualified and experienced Laboratory Lead to oversee laboratory functioning at their 6 onsite laboratories and central laboratory facilities.The successful candidate must have extensive knowledge of the functioning of clinical trial laboratories. They should have technical and scientific knowledge and management experience with research and diagnostic laboratories.Responsibilities:

• Management of central laboratory, central biorepository and site laboratories
• Prepare all areas of the laboratory for audits ie. SAHPRA, SANAS, GCLP, FDA
• To oversee internal compliancy checks and corrective action
• Management of multiple laboratory projects and studies
• Laboratory set up for new studies, new analyzers, new tests and methods
• Development and maintenance of service level agreements with contracted laboratories
• Development and review of laboratory SOPs
• Oversee the laboratory EQA and IQA program
• Management of laboratory staff
• Laboratory risk management
• Laboratory safety management
• Laboratory asset management
• Laboratory stock management
• Laboratory document management,
• Laboratory supply chain management,
• To provide training and support to laboratory staff

Core Requirements:

• B. Tech in Biomedical Technology - Clinical Pathology, or equivalent 4-year qualification in Laboratory Science / Biomedical Science or similar relevant qualification or higher
• Registered with the HPCSA (Medical Technologist: Clinical Pathology)
• 5 years laboratory experience
• 5 years clinical trial experience
• Management or working in the Lab experience
• Experience with SANAS ISO15189 audit requirements - certificate required
• Computer literate on Microsoft Excel; Word, PowerPoint

Advantageous:

• Masters/PhD in laboratory science within HIV or other infectious diseases
• 1-2 years management leadership responsibilities/ experience
• Certification in GCLP and International Air Transport Association (IATA) Certification
• A valid certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Previous Laboratory management experience within a clinical trial setting
• Experience with Laboratory audits, e.g. SANAS, FDA, GCLP etc

Attributes:

• Able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Able to meet strict deadlines
• Able to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Be a team player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent English, both verbal and written
• Be pro-active, self-motivated, and energetic
• Be flexible, adaptable, and innovative

Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.The salary will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.Closing date: 23rd August 2024PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 741B) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION. APPLICANT WHO HAD APPLIED BEFORE NEED NOT APPLY AS THEY WILL BE CONSIDERED.This website is optimised for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer.Options include: The latest version of 'Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari'

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