Job opportunities at the MRC

Laboratory QA/QC Research Assistant

HIV Prevention Research Unit
Durban
2 Year Contract
                              
The responsibility of this position is:

• Ensuring  standardised system of laboratory documentation and result analysis
• Perform quality assurance and quality control on all laboratory aspects of the study from e-version and original result reports received from the outsourced laboratory to internal laboratory logs.
• Transcribe laboratory results accurately on to case report forms [CRFs]
• Datafax CRFs to the statistical centre for analysis
• Complete and follow-up on Data Clarification Forms timeously
• Submit monthly Turn Around Time and QC logs at end of each month
• Interpreting laboratory results, tracking of samples and results
• To maintain a laboratory database and preparing of clinical specimens for shipment and storage.
• Liaising with outsourced laboratories and couriers with regards to specimen processing and shipment
• Ensure systematic filling of laboratory documentation
• General assistance to study staff and study co-ordinators
• Provide back-up to studies as requested by the laboratory manager

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Medical Technician Certificate with registration with HPCSA or 2 year diploma in Biotechnology or any science research field with 1-2 years of Laboratory based experience.  A 3 year degree will be a strong recommendation.
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedure in a routine pathology or diagnostic laboratory
• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice will be an added advantage
• Driver’s Licence will be an added advantage

A salary in the region of R149 718 – R160 946 per annum, cost-to-company will be negotiated in compliance with experience/qualifications.

In accordance with the MRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason we require Race, Gender and Disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 17 February 2012

Please quote the reference number: “R465” in your subject line of your e-mail, CV and all other communications. If it does not appear in the subject line, then your application/CV will not be considered. Certified copies of your ID and highest formal qualifications must be submitted with this application. Should your application not contain the required information and documents, it will also unfortunately not be considered.

Should no feedback be received within 30 days of the closing date,
kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

The MRC retains the right not to make an appointment.