Medical Technologist (P003089) needed at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Additional capacity is needed within Center for Human Metabolomics (CHM) to assist with the increasing research, contract research and service load.
• This position will be tasked to perform analyses and maintain specialised equipment in CHM laboratories.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational activities

• Perform routine analysis, involvement in sample handling, quality assurance and reporting of results.
• Result interpretation
• Interpret and report results and take appropriate action.
• Method development, validation, quality assurance and accreditation
• Participate in the quality assurance process as outlined in ISO 15189.
• General laboratory maintenance
• Ensure that laboratory equipment is at all times maintained.
• Effective and efficient inventory management.
• Continuous professional development and registration
• Working toward the accreditation as a medical scientist or appropriate naming at the appropriate qualification body.
• Liaise with external clients
• Answering enquiries by Pathologist/Dr’s as instructed by manager.
• Customer satisfaction and feedback complaints.
• Ad-hoc tasks
• The support of academic staff or students as per instruction by manager.
• Academic support

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Being able to work under pressure.
• Ability to take instruction and guidance well.
• Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation.

Minimum requirements

• A BSc honours degree (NQF Level 8) in Biochemistry/Analytical Biochemistry.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a laboratory.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience and knowledge in GC/LC-MS. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Registration with the HPCSA.

CLOSING DATE:  21 July 2025