Laboratory Technician

1 week ago

Cape Town, South Africa Synexa Life Sciences Full time

**Job Purpose**:
**Main areas of responsibility**:

- Performs routine clinical sample analysis as per in-house standard operating procedures (SOP´s) and validated protocols under the guidance of Scientists.
- Ensures clear audit trails by performing quality control of all information and data generated.
- Reporting data generated and assisting in the transcription checking of data generated.
- Assists with multiple projects in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Management, monitoring and ordering of consumable stock thereby ensuring that sufficient reagents are available to perform assays.
- Stock takes (this includes stock management on a Laboratory information management system (LIMS)).
- Strong adherence to regulatory compliance and safety requirements involving good clinical laboratory practices (GCLP), SOPs, Health & Safety policies, and other related documents.
- Assumes the responsibility of Chief Analyst on assay methods. Odoo timesheet and planning accurately and efficiently.
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**Ad-hoc**
- Writes and/or reviews/validates SOP´s, standard working procedures (SWP´s), documents, forms, and spreadsheets.
- Documents and updates the installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) of equipment e.g., new equipment, preventative maintenance (PM), services etc.
- Ensures that equipment being used for assays are fit for purpose and are not used outside of service dates.
- Updates equipment service databases as well as service labels and IQ/OQ/PQ´s (equipment custodian).
- Performs set-ups, start-ups, and verification of various analysers (e.g., electrochemiluminescence analysers, microplate readers, flow
cytometers etc.) and laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges, pipettes, timers, and thermometers etc.).
- Performs daily good housekeeping (GHK) duties.
- Completes and maintains relevant documentation related to clinical trials such as overview documents, sample logistics tracking forms, worksheets, and method sheets etc.
- Ensures correct, timeous, and documented receipt of all sample as well as reagent deliveries including proper storage thereof (this includes locating and drawing of samples and reagents when needed).
- Assist with the training of other staff members in company procedures.

**Qualification/Experience required**:

- A minimum level of vocational training as a Medical/Biomedical laboratory technician (i.e., National Certificate in clinical pathology from recognized institution) or 2-3 years of experience in the equivalent work or in a relevant technical role.
- On-going general International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) awareness training needs to be provided to all staff. The job holder needs to ensure that he/she is up to date with the available training.
- Experience in pipette handling, following standard protocols and using basic equipment (e.g., centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, plate washers and incubators).
- Working within a good practice (GxP) and/or Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) accredited environment.

**Skills and Competencies required**:

- On-going professional development is strongly encouraged; this may take the form of training, workshops, seminars etc.
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft.

**_ PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CV/RESUME IS SUMBITTED IN ENGLISH._**
- Synexa Life Sciences is committed to achieving transformation and will take it’s EE plan and targets into consideration during the selection process._

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