South African Medical Research Council Laboratory Data Management Systems Technician

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South African Medical Research Council Laboratory Data Management Systems Technician

HIV Prevention Research Unit
Durban Office
One Year contract
The HIV Prevention Research Unit Clinical Research Laboratory requires a suitably qualified/experienced Laboratory Data Management System (LDMS) Technician to manage and coordinate sample storage and shipments within a large bio-repository.
Responsibilities:

  • Specimen  and stock management of the repository and LDMS
  • Coordinate shipment of samples locally and internationally as per SOPs and regulations
  • Coordinate sample destruction
  • Maintenance of repository equipment and LDMS software
  • Complete financial invoices and submit projected cost estimations for billing
  • Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines and forms for LDMS
  • Ensure that the repository is audit ready with all documentation updated
  • Prepare and submit technical and general reports for projects
  • Resolve all data queries generated by Data Management Centers
  • Support and assist the Sites, Central Routine Laboratory and Research Laboratory.
  • Research Administration support duties

Core Requirements:

  • 3 year qualification in Biological/Health Sciences
  • 1 year experience in sample archiving in a diagnostic or research laboratory
  • Valid unendorsed Code 8 driver’s licence
  • Willing to work outside normal working hours, i.e. shifts and weekends

Advantageous:

  • Knowledge and experience of LDMS software
  • Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Air Transport Association (IATA) and registration with the Health Professions Council of SA
  • Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Technician and/or Laboratory Assistant.

A salary in the region of R233 000.00 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
In accordance with the SAMRC’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.

PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R81A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS.

The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment.

Closing date: 14 August 2024

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