Job Description

One of our diagnostic pathology clients are in urgent need of an experienced Medical Scientist for their Johannesburg team.Qualifications and experience:MSc or PHD - EntomologyHPCSA registered - VirologyNo less than 5 years' experience as a Scientist, 1 year laboratory management / team lead experienceMust have knowledge of entomology and arboviral diseaseTrack record of scientific writing and communication at conferences, 10 and at least 2 first or last author research focused , 20 and at least 8 first or last author, 10 conferences proceeding (at least 2 international)Track record of successfully supervising BSc Hons, MSc or PHD - successful graduation of at least 3 postgrads and at least 2 currently under supervisionWilling to travel and do field-based entomological work2 reference checks will be conducted upfrontKey skills:Able to work under pressureProblem solvingCommunicationInterpersonalAnalyticalDetail orientatedWork in a multi-disciplinary teamKey performance areas:Management of surveillance vector-borne diseaseOverseeing daily operations of entomology laboratory/ies and insectariesRecommending specialized test/ procedure to be used, interpretation, authorization and communication of the resultsAdvise stakeholders on appropriate surveillance approaches for vector-borne diseases (including testing and interpretation of results)Apply expertise/knowledge in variety of laboratory tests including molecular detection techniques and sequencing, different serological platforms and virological testing including culturing of vector-borne viruses in different systemsContribute to the management of the quality system including the implementation of appropriate quality assurance procedures, audit the quality control (QC) results, preventative and corrective actionsContribute to the facilities management of entomology laboratories and insectariesPerform independent and collaborative research producing complex and scientific reports and responsible for overall management of multiple research projects, interpretation, techniques, and proceduresDevelop and implement proposals/ protocols/ new technologies/ new approachesPublish peer-reviewed articles and participate in scientific forums such as conferencesParticipate in development of research grant funding applications and the management of such grantsTraining and formal supervision of staff and students at all levels

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