Research Assistant (x1 - 12 Month Fixed Term - Wits NICD)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is a major global player in infectious disease intelligence
• The NICD is a source of knowledge and expertise in regionally relevant communicable diseases to the South African Government, SADC countries, and the African continent
• The NICD assists in the planning of policies and programs and supports appropriate responses to communicable disease problems and issues

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• To assist with different aspects of research, laboratory processes, data collection, collation, and report writing

• NICD Modderfontein Road, Sandringham

• Assessing study participation eligibility
• Updating of study specific control sheets
• Registration of samples on the laboratory information system or other study specific software
• Document and track project plans and milestones
• Attendance of meetings as and when required
• Maintain source document templates and make corrections to source templates as and when required by PI and/or monitor
• Support different sections within the centre i.e. labelling, data entry, supplies, filing and storage etc.
• Process samples according to SOPs and study requirements
• Report writing
• Planning and prioritising the study needs and requirements
• Minute taking during study meetings
• Identify processes for improvement and work with supervisor to initiate process improvement projects
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks & activities and demonstrates effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met and provides appropriate means of resolution
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Respond to queries timeously
• Willing to help others and go the extra mile to meet team targets and objectives
• Perform any ad-hoc tasks required by the supervisor

• Grade 12
• Degree in Biological Sciences - Microbiology or Molecular Biology

• Registration with HPCSA

• Laboratory experience will be advantageous
• No minimum work experience required

• Honours or Master’s Degree will be advantageous
• Completion of degree related research project in TB
• Computer literate
• Able to work under pressure
• Flexibility
• Independent worker
• Time management
• Deadline driven
• Assertive

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• Closing date: 07 April 2026
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