Description:
Main purpose of the job:We are seeking a highly motivated Research and Development Scientist skilled in Molecular Virology to join the mpox diagnostics network, to advance diagnostics for emerging viral infections in South Africa Through funding from the South African Medical Research Council the diagnostics network is designing, developing and evaluating novel solutions to improve access to affordable diagnostics to those who need them most Culturing isolates of interest and their use in diagnostic assay evaluation is key to the success of this diagnostics network Join us in shaping the future of infectious disease diagnostics and contributing to public health innovation in South Africa Location:
NICD - Emerging Zoonotic and Parasitic Diseases - Johannesburg Ability to travel to a clinical virology research site in Stellenbosch University for a period of time to participate in collaborative research Key performance areas:
Assist with testing of clinical samples for diagnosis of mpox Assist with verification and validation of diagnostic assays Work in a containment laboratory for culturing of viruses including mpox Contribute to the development and optimization of laboratory protocols and relevant biorepositories Prepare scientific reports, data analyses, publications, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders Supervise junior scientists to advance their careers Required minimum education and training:
MSc in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biomedical Science or a related field Professional Body Registration:
https://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/J/Junior-Medical-Scientist-Virology-Research-and-Dev-1239501-Job-Search-11-14-2025-04-31-31-AM.asp?sid=gumtree
19 Nov 2025;
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