KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Result Interpretation & Reporting

• Analyze and interpret genetic and genomic test results and provide clinical reports as per laboratory and international standards.

Method Development & Quality Assurance

• Contribute to the development & validation of new methods.
• Participate in quality assurance and accreditation in line with ISO 15189 standards.

Laboratory Operations

• Perform laboratory analyses, including sample reception, logging, processing, and quality assurance.

Laboratory Maintenance & Inventory Management

• Ensure proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and efficient inventory management.

Continuous Professional Development & Compliance

• Maintain HPCSA registration through ongoing professional development and training.

Leadership, Academic Support & Supervision

• Participate in in the CHM training program and post graduate student guidance.
• Attend and represent CHM at national and international conferences, seminars, and professional meetings.

Other Duties

• Perform ad hoc tasks as directed by management.

Minimum requirements

• Master’s in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related field.
• HPCSA registration as a Medical Biological Scientist in Human Genetics (or a portfolio of evidence ready for submission). Please clearly indicate your HPCSA registration number on your CV.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ laboratory analysis experience.
• Candidates registered with the HPCSA within the last five years must submit their HPCSA portfolio of evidence with their application.