Technician Lab Mycobact Ref Lab

Seeking the best suited applicant to join our hard-working team of Health Professionals within Mycobacterium Reference laboratory. To be successful you will be highly skilled and experienced mycobacteriology scientist, this position with minimal supervision - instrumental in undertaking responsibility for handling routine and clinical trial samples as required.

Perform routine and project molecular testing for detection and identification of clinical pathogens including use of real-time polymerase chain reaction, big dye sequencing and whole genome sequencing. 

Demonstrate a positive team-focussed attitude by working cooperatively and communicating effectively within the team and with clients, both internal and external to the laboratory.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under ‘Your key responsibilities', the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge appropriate to the position with emphasis on sound ability in techniques relevant to molecular and clinical microbiology.
• Ability to follow instructions, and work conscientiously and accurately with minimum local supervision, with the ability to work alone.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to work alone and co-operatively in a team environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement, and an understanding of the basis of laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs.
• Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour. 

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• The successful applicant must hold at least a recognised tertiary degree in science (preferably Medical Laboratory Science) majoring in Microbiology or an equivalent qualification.
• Relevant technical experience and competence is required.
• Experience with molecular microbiology including whole genome based sequencing techniques is highly desirable.
• All newly appointed staff are engaged with the understanding that they may be required to work any rostered shifts within the 5-day roster period, including overtime as required.

Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of duties.