Laboratory Technician

**Work Description**

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for maintaining Laboratory Systems and conducting Laboratory Procedures for Research Studies. The incumbent will regularly perform to provide technical support work perform routine and stat analyses of samples within the Clinical Pathology laboratory environmental a higher level of expertise in carrying out difficult, advanced or complex testing and is required to train other Technical/Professional Personnel and/or Function.

**Job Function**
- Knowledge: MS Excel, Knowledge: MS Word
- Receive labelled and captured samples on LIMS/LDMS
- Record keeping and filling in compliance with studies specific requirement and, GCLP
- Knowledge: Instrumentation and Methodologies
- Provide technical support within laboratory in order to ensure the efficient flow of specimens and timeous resulting of specimen.
- Compile laboratory reports and study specific reports as needed by the lab manager.
- Troubleshooting, managing and/or preventing any lab-related problems or issues that arise and ensure corrective and preventative actions are taken as required.
- This includes implementation of internal QC processes and participation in external quality assurance (EQA) activities
- Conduct independent research under the supervision of Medical Technologist and Scientists.
- Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information via team meetings.

**Key job Responsibility**
- Oversee and implement safe working conditions and staff training in laboratory safety.
- Decontamination procedures must be followed
- The decontamination of benches, biohazardous spills, and instrument decontamination spills is guaranteed 100% of the time.
- Compliance on recording of temperature readings in accordance with relevant SOP’s
- Daily receive, sort, and prioritize patient samples according to laboratory SOP
- Daily analyses patient samples according to laboratory SOP
- Daily filing and storage of specimen
- Checks abnormal results according to laboratory SOP and reports results according to SOP
- Prepare quality control material(IQC) as per lab SOP and run routine IQC sample as per SOP and EQA
- Prepares stains and slides for specialized testing
- Daily documents data in own area of work.
- Ensure sufficient stock is available as per guidelines

**Education**
- SMLTSA/HPCSA Certificate
- Registered with HPCSA in Clinical Pathology as a Medical Technician
- Grade 12 / NQF or Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science qualification at NQF level

**Advantageous**
- Knowledge of principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- Knowledge of Laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or similar laboratory information system.

**Experience**
- Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, with 2 years in clinical research trials in TB, SARS CoV-2 and HIV.

**Requirements**:

- Working knowledge of lab accreditation and experience working with external auditors or monitors.
- Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, good administration skills including report writing, work independently within mínimal supervision.
- Proficient computer literacy skills including Microsoft office, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
- SA Citizen or valid Work Permit to work in South Africa
- Drivers Licence
- Own car
- Willing to work overtime and on weekends

Please Note:
Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks

Closing Date: 21 June 2023