Lab Technician

2 days ago

AHRI Durban, South Africa Africa Health Research Institute Full time R120 000 - R180 000 per year

Description:

The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Technician. The Laboratory Technician will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team in AHRI focusing on TB and HIV research. The candidate will report jointly to the Diagnostic Research Laboratory Supervisor and Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) Laboratory Supervisor based at the AHRI Somkhele campus.

This position is primarily based at Somkhele campus, but the candidate may be required to work in Durban periodically.

The incumbent will be required to perform various laboratory-based duties and functions for various research studies and clinical trials undertaken by AHRI. Responsibilities include issuing kits for various studies/trials, receiving and processing (including PBMC isolation) of various biological samples from different studies/trials preparing samples for short-term storage and long-term storage of specimens, assembly of specimen collection kits, testing and assist with general housekeeping and maintenance of the laboratory, equipment and instruments in accordance with health and safety and company policies and procedures and GCLP and ISO15189 requirements.

Overview of Duties:

The Laboratory Technician will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team in AHRI focusing on TB and HIV research. The candidate will report jointly to the Laboratory Supervisor and CTU Laboratory Supervisor and be based at the AHRI Somkhele site. The incumbent will be required to perform various laboratory based duties and functions for various research studies and clinical trials undertaken by AHRI.  

Responsibilities include issuing kits for various studies/trials, receiving and processing (including PBMC isolation) of various biological samples from different studies/trials preparing samples for short-term storage  and long-term storage of specimens, assembly of specimen collection kits, testing and assist with general housekeeping and maintenance of the laboratory, equipment and instruments in accordance with health and safety and company policies and procedures and GCLP and ISO15189 requirements.

Minimum Qualifications
  • B Tech or BSc Honours degree in Medical Microbiology, Virology or another related and relevant field.
  • Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is an added advantage.

Minimum Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a diagnostic or research laboratory setting.
  • Experience working in a high throughput laboratory will be highly advantageous.
  • Experience working with a Laboratory Information Management System will be advantageous.
  • Experience in processing and storage of various biological samples and performing various diagnostic tests.
  • Knowledge of operating in a SANAS accredited laboratory (ISO 15189 or similar) and or Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) compliant.

Advantageous

  • SA Citizen or SA Resident with current work visa is an essential requirement.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Prior vaccination for Hepatitis B.

Worker Type:

Employee

The application closing date:

23 Dec 2025

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 14 days of the application closing date.

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