LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

(Payclass 08; 2-year T1 contract position in Worcester)
South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative (SATVI)
Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM)
Department of Pathology
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)

The South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative (SATVI), located within the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) at Faculty of Health Sciences invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a 2-year contract position to work with the laboratory team. The position is available at the SATVI Field Site Laboratory, on the grounds of the Brewelskloof Hospital, Worcester.

Requirements for the job:

• National Diploma and in Biomedical Technology or a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Sciences
  (BHSc) or a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Life/Health Sciences.
• Registration with the HPCSA, except for holders of a BSc in Life/Health Sciences.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a Human Biomedical Laboratory (BSL2) or Clinical Research
  Laboratory setting.
• A valid code 8 driver’s license and ability to drive.
• BSL2 Laboratory Health and Safety practices.
• Fluency in English.
• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Computer Literacy skills.
• Decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to use a micropipette and light microscope.

The following will be advantageous:

• Afrikaans and/or IsiXhosa.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and/or Good Clinical Laboratory Practice and ISO standards.
• Knowledge of blood processing procedures for immunological assays e.g., PBMC processing, as indicated in the
  Job description.
• Experience with laboratory information management systems and IATA regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Duties will include receipt and processing of human specimens, cryopreservation and storage, shipment of specimens and specialized immunology assays and procedures.
• To perform laboratory procedures and quality control in accordance with standard operating procedures under the supervision of the laboratory manager and academic team leader in support of scientific goals of clinical research.
• General facility maintenance and housekeeping duties, laboratory study supervision, on-call duties,
  environmental and equipment monitoring and good clinical laboratory practice.

The annual cost of employment, including benefits (where applicable), is between R248259 and R462822.

To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file to Mrs. Alison September at a.september@uct.ac.za

• UCT Application Form (download at http://forms.uct.ac.za/hr201.doc)
• Cover letter and
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Please ensure the title and reference number are indicated in the subject line
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to undergo an assessment. Appointment may be subject to a pre-employment medical.

Telephone: 021 406 6793

Website: www.satvi.uct.ac.za
Reference number: E231050

Closing date: 20 Nov 2023

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity
targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets.
Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities.
Our Employment Equity Policy is available atwww.hr.uct.ac.za/hr/policies/employ_equity

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

All the best with your applications