Job opportunities at the MRC

Laboratory Specimen Receiving RA (x1 post)

HPRU Central Laboratory
HIV Prevention Research Unit
Durban
(1 Year Contract)
                              
The responsibility of this position is:

• Receive samples from all on site laboratories and external laboratories where applicable
• Verify and QC samples received against requisition forms and shipping logs
• Prepare and distribute samples to different testing stations
• Entry of samples onto LIMS- capture of participant information onto LIMS
• Send DCFs to on site laboratories for any specimen related queries
• Handle telephonic queries
• Order supplies and stock control as per HPRU Central Lab schedule
• Communicate sample related issues (rejection/insufficient) to bench med techs
• Back up assistance to Data administrator when required
• Provide assistance to Central lab Co-ordinator when requested to.
• Typing of Minutes and updating lab documents.
• Work after hours to receive and log samples.
• Assist with general laboratory duties such as:
• building of study kits
• sample storage on LIMS
• discarding of specimens
• autoclaving
• locating specimens that exceed the TAT
• assist with bench work under guidance of medical technologists
• updating stock control on LIMS on a weekly basis
• receiving and packing stock received
• sorting and dispatching of result reports
• filing of lab documents

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Matriculation certificate with a 1 or 2 year medical technician certificate in clinical pathology or in a specific category.
• 1-2 years laboratory experience in routine clinical pathology, virology and molecular
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedure in laboratory
• Good Laboratory Practice will be an added advantage
• HPCSA registration
• Be prepared to work after hours and Saturdays
• Excellent documentation record keeping skills

A competitive cost-to-company remuneration package of R127 259 – R136 804 per annum will be negotiated in accordance with qualifications and experience.

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: 10 February 2012

Please quote the reference number: “R458” 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.