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City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

in collaboration with NICD-Centre for Respiratory and MeningitisDuties:Perform appropriate tests and improve existing laboratory tests to optimize and enhance the provision of diagnostic and surveillance services for respiratory pathogens and diseases.Prepare and process specimens for analysis and establish proper chronological priorities in testing.Apply specialized knowledge to diagnose disorders, diseases, and pathogens as well as (when necessary) provide… Show more in collaboration with NICD-Centre for Respiratory and MeningitisDuties:Perform appropriate tests and improve existing laboratory tests to optimize and enhance the provision of diagnostic and surveillance services for respiratory pathogens and diseases.Prepare and process specimens for analysis and establish proper chronological priorities in testing.Apply specialized knowledge to diagnose disorders, diseases, and pathogens as well as (when necessary) provide consultation so that appropriate treatment or control methods can be provided or implemented.Assist in troubleshooting of routine tests to solve problems timeously and avoid unnecessary delays in the provision of test results.Contribute to total quality management of the laboratory to ensure accurate and reliable results.Conduct relevant research (basic and applied) that promotes departmental interests and to gain new knowledge and improve understanding in line with the NICD’s goal of becoming a world-class public health institute and research organization. Show less

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Duties:Perform specialized reference microbiological tests to safeguard appropriate treatment for patients.Conduct microbiological surveillance functions which include sample processing, data capturing, and data analysis to establish a comprehensive knowledge regarding the relevant microorganisms.Execute molecular biology tests to enable the laboratory to study microorganisms in more depth and to enhance knowledge and keep abreast with current research.Perform… Show more Duties:Perform specialized reference microbiological tests to safeguard appropriate treatment for patients.Conduct microbiological surveillance functions which include sample processing, data capturing, and data analysis to establish a comprehensive knowledge regarding the relevant microorganisms.Execute molecular biology tests to enable the laboratory to study microorganisms in more depth and to enhance knowledge and keep abreast with current research.Perform research and development (R&D) processes and source funding for projects under supervision to improve laboratory services.Actively participate in the laboratory’s quality management systems to confirm that the laboratory produces accurate and reliable results.Complete administrative procurement and equipment maintenance duties to maintain the smooth running of the laboratory.Assist with quality assessment programs to help teach and upgrade the quality of laboratories.Internship project:Evaluation of novel commercial molecular methods for the detection of rifampicin and isoniazid resistance prediction. Show less

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Duties:Process specimens in the automated systems. Analyze the isolated DNA/RNA on different platforms to ensure efficient delivery of results. Enter analyzed results in the laboratory systems and report to doctors. Perform qualitative and qualitative tests. Troubleshoot invalid assays and instrumental errors. Conduct maintenance and calibration on the instruments. Assist with the development and evaluation of new tests. Execute… Show more Duties:Process specimens in the automated systems. Analyze the isolated DNA/RNA on different platforms to ensure efficient delivery of results. Enter analyzed results in the laboratory systems and report to doctors. Perform qualitative and qualitative tests. Troubleshoot invalid assays and instrumental errors. Conduct maintenance and calibration on the instruments. Assist with the development and evaluation of new tests. Execute accreditation and quality-related tasks. Perform admin tasks, receive specimens, and resolve queries. Prepare and present articles in journal clubs for CDP points. Show less

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Duties:Perform routine assays to detect pathogens based on standard operating procedures (SOP). Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate instruments to ensure they work at an optimal level. Report test results to the doctors and pathologists.Assist and resolve queries. Aid in the administrative department (when required).

Bachelor Of Science Honours, Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology, Postgraduate Degree

Activities and Societies: The main activities were to conduct research, attend lectures, write tests, give PowerPoint presentations.

Certificate, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research And Allied Professions, Short Course

Activities and Societies: Clinical trial moni Clinical trial monitoring course

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Microbiology And Biotechnology, Undergraduate Degree

Activities and Societies: I majored in Microbiology, Biotechnology and animal development studies under the department of Molecular.