Introduction NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHESFTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES POSITION NUMBER: P003089 VACANCY: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST PEROMNES GRADE: 10 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT Job description PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Additional capacity is needed within Center for Human Metabolomics (CHM) to assist with the increasing research, contract research and service load. This position will be tasked to perform analyses and maintain specialised equipment in CHM laboratories. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Operational activities · Perform routine analysis, involvement in sample handling, quality assurance and reporting of results. Result interpretation · Interpret and report results and take appropriate action. Method development, validation, quality assurance and accreditation · Participate in the quality assurance process as outlined in ISO 15189. General laboratory maintenance · Ensure that laboratory equipment is at all times maintained. · Effective and efficient inventory management. Continuous professional development and registration · Working toward the accreditation as a medical scientist or appropriate naming at the appropriate qualification body. Liaise with external clients · Answering enquiries by Pathologist/Dr’s as instructed by manager. · Customer satisfaction and feedback complaints. Ad-hoc tasks · The support of academic staff or students as per instruction by manager. Academic support