Medical Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

**Main purpose of the job**:

- Co-ordination of sample registration on LDMS system and retrieval of samples according to client-specific requests operating within GCLP practice and maintaining quality assurance

**Location**:

- **Spencer Lister Building, Braamfontein - Johannesburg**

**Key performance areas**:

- Log, label, store, and destruction of samples_
- Aliquoting of specimens as per study-specific SOPs
- Input data onto the LDMS system
- Allocate sample position in freezers on LDMS (for retrieval purposes)
- Preparation of sample specimens for destruction as per sponsor requirements/instructions
- Specimen receiving and Shipping management_
- Receive a list of samples to be retrieved for internal use or for shipping
- Sample retrieval, preparation, and shipping to other sites for testing (locally or overseas)
- Prepare cryo boxes for shipment
- Make arrangements for shipping via courier services
- Housekeeping_
- Ensure daily maintenance of freezers to ensure good working order
- Sign log sheets to ensure that instruments are maintained in proper working order
- Ensure general cleanliness of work areas and neatness around the repository including proper storage of ancillary equipment when not in use
- Quality control and updating of standard operating procedures_
- Perform regular Quality Control of stored samples
- Respond and resolve all LDMS/LIMS issues and respond to queries from the study sponsor in a timely manner
- Review and implement changes to standard operating procedures when required in order to ensure the repository and shipping support functions are constantly of high quality, cost-effective and safe provision of service

**Required minimum education and training**:

- **NDip or BSc in a science-related field**

**Required minimum work experience**:

- **Minimum 2 years of experience**

**Professional body registration**:

- Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Laboratory Technician/ Technologist/Scientist is advantageous

**Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities**:

- Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) courses
- LDMS certified user of the system
- IATA certification (shipping certification)
- Experience in a Clinical Trial environment will be advantageous
- The incumbent is required to physically handle specimens and set freezer temperatures which may expose him/ her to liquid nitrogen splashes and freezer burn
- Will be working in a -20 C cold room
- The job requires the incumbent to be on standby 24 hours a day in order to respond to freezer alarms outside normal working hours

**TO APPLY**:

- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- _AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant._
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.

**Please note**:

- **Our Client, WHC - CLS, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.**:

- WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
- AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
- AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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