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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Commissioning of Molecular Biology and Serology laboratories (ISO 15189).
• Oversight of laboratory operations and laboratory work.
• Technical analysis based on a systematic, knowledge-based problem-solving approach and structured.methodologies to investigate risks and opportunities to create effective, value-add technical solutions.
• Staff development to obtain skills required by organization to achieve performance objectives.
• Oversee and monitor equipment (calibration and maintenance) by laboratory staff to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Manage the correct application of Quality Assurance processes and standard operating procedures to ensure correct actions are taken as required.

South Africa

- Management of junior staff members, intern medical scientists & work flow.- Identify abnormal or unexpected results and report back and follow up with pathologists.- On-the-job & theoretical training of new employees.- Reviewing standard operating procedures.- Maintaining quality control, good laboratory practice in the laboratory according to ISO.

South Africa

- Prioritize workload and perform routine molecular diagnostic testing on a range of biological samples using numerous platforms (DNA/RNA extraction; different chemistry PCR detection; semi-automated and automated PCR systems).- Handle specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.- Process patient specimens.

Presenting practical classesMarking test papers

- Leveraged highly effective communication and active listening skills to work effectively with scientists of diverse backgrounds and accomplish common research goals.- Completed synthesis, purification (semi-preparative liquid chromatography) and characterization (HPLC–MS; thin-layer chromatography; infrared spectroscopy) of different inorganic compounds.

Bsc, Biochemistry

Master’S Degree, Biochemistry, Passed With Distinction

Antimicrobial peptide research in the Biotherapeutics research team.

Bsc (Hons), Biochemistry

Research in the Complementary and Alternative research group.

Matric