Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• A position exists for a Medical Scientist in the Antibody Immunity Research Unit (AIRU), based at the NICD to perform HIV and SARS-CoV-2 vaccine-related research immunity studies as per grant-funded objectives

Location:

• NICD, Sandringham, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Mammalian cell culture (sterile technique, maintaining and cryopreservation of cell lines)
• Performing and analyzing functional cell-based assays such as neutralization assays

Required minimum education and training:

• MSc Degree in Microbiology, Virology, Immunology or a related discipline

Required minimum work experience:

• 2 years of previous laboratory experience, and competence in key performance areas

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of publications in the field of HIV and SARS-CoV-2 would be desirable
• Computer literacy (particularly MS Word and Excel, PowerPoint, and GraphPad) would be favorable
• Analytical and problem-solving ability with enthusiasm for basic immunology
• Exceptional self-management, conscientious work ethic as well as above average attention to detail
• Time and project management skills are essential
• Ability to work closely in a collaborative environment
• Motivated, organized, systematic and professional
• Should be able to work under pressure with efficient multitasking
• Must be willing to work after hours occasionally, as needed

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, may you submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 15 March 2024.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• Note WHC, per their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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