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 preferredRegistration with HPCSA (Microbiology) required5 years experience as scientist; at least 1 year laboratory management experienceIn depth knowledge of bacterial, fungal diseases, antimicrobial resistance and healthcare- associated infections requiredExperience with implementation of ISO15189 requiredDemonstrate 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 supervision2 reference checks will be conducted upfrontKey skills:CommunicationInterpersonalAnalyticalAttention to detailAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team and independently recommendedProblem solvingAbility to work under pressure and dealing with high work volumes while keeping abreast with academic literature recommendedKey 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 resultsAdvise medical professionals on appropriate testing and interpretation of resultsApply expertise in variety of laboratory tests including molecular detection techniques and sequencing, and other testing including culturing of bacteria and fungiContribute 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 management of SANAS accreditation requirements and support maintenance and expansion of accreditation schedulePerform 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 conferencesInvolved 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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