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Medical Biological Scientist / Clinical Technologist Grade 1 – 3
Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) certificate. Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours in a relevant field (Reproductive Biology/Physiology/Cell Biology) or Bachelor of Technology (Btech) (Reproductive Biology) as an Independent Practice Medical Biological Scientist or Clinical Technologist, in the category Reproductive Biology or appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South African HPCSA as an Independent Practice Medical Biological Scientist or Clinical Technologist.
Proof of registration with HPCSA as Independent Practice Medical Biological Scientist or Clinical Technologist, Proof of current registration with the HPCSA from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Skilled in basic theoretical and practical aspects of Assisted Reproductive Technology laboratory procedures including semen processing, embryo culture, micromanipulation and cryopreservation techniques.
Medical Biological Scientist / Clinical Technologist Grade 1: No experience required after registration with HPCSA in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service, as required in South Africa.
Medical Biological Scientist / Clinical Technologist Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years of appropriate recognizable experience after registration with HPCSA in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who perform community service, as required in South Africa.
Medical Biological Scientist / Clinical Technologist Grade 3: A Minimum of 20 years of recognizable experience after registration as a Medical Biological Scientist with HPCSA in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who perform community service, as required in South Africa.
Duties :
Demonstrate a working knowledge in the field of human Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), including Embryology and Andrology. The candidate will be expected to partake in procedures including (i) Andrology services (semen analyses, sperm processing and decontamination), (i) human embryo culture (conventional culture and time-lapse culture, micromanipulation, double witnessing), database use and upkeep (including SARA/ANARA); iiii) assist in the practical and theoretical training of Assisted Reproduction interns according to HPCSA regulations and (iv) meet milestone targets, with detailed attention to time management and multi-tasking.
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