Medical Laboratory Technician
4 weeks ago
Additional information:
- The Mycology Division aims to improve the outcomes of people affected by serious, life- threatening fungal diseases in South Africa and the African region through public health-focused epidemiological, clinical and basic science research and innovation
- Their work also stretches to other important infectious diseases
Main purpose of the job:
- Coordinating sample registration, retrieval and processing at study sites, aliquot of biological material, sub-culture of pathogenic isolates and processing, labelling and accurate documentation
Location:
- Helen Joseph Hospital, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital & NICD -1, Sandringham, Modderfontein, Johannesburg
Key performance areas:
- Apply quality control to ensure that the requisition form and sample match
- Aliquot specimens as per study-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Input data into LDMS system/RedCAP
- Attach label onto sample
- Allocate sample position in freezers on LDMS (for retrieval purposes)
- Physically place sample into allocated position in freezer
- Prepare samples for destruction as per sponsor requirements/instructions
- Set freezer temperatures: this may expose the staff member to liquid nitrogen splashes and freezer burn
- Work in a -20 cold room
- Respond to freezer alarms outside normal working hours (on standby 24 hours a day)
- Retrieve samples from study sites (Helen Joseph Hospital and Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital) and arrange transport to laboratory sites (CHARM and TB Reference Lab) using courier services
- Prepare cryoboxes for transport
- Ensure that boxes are packaged into correct transport containers and complete relevant paperwork
- Ensure correct application of all policies and procedures in compliance with transport and repository requirements
- 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
- Perform regular Quality Control of stored samples
- Respond and resolve all LDMS/LIMS issues and respond to queries from study sponsor in a timely manner
- Review and implement changes to SOPs when required to ensure consistent quality, safety and cost effectiveness of repository and transport support functions
- Actively and consistently maintain high levels of professionalism in all aspects of personal presentation and delivery
- Apply knowledge of the organisational systems, structures, policies and procedures to achieve results
- Ensure that productivity standards are consistently met
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Respond openly to feedback
- Take ownership for driving own career development
- Deliver other study-related tasks as directed by line manager and/or principal investigators
- Coordination with clinical and laboratory staff at study and laboratory sites, project managers, and couriers
Required minimum education and training:
- National Diploma or BSc in a Science related field
- Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist/Scientist/Lab Assistant
Required minimum work experience:
- Previous diagnostic microbiology lab experience including culture
- Experience in receiving and storing lab samples
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
- LDMS Certified user
- Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) accredited
- IATA Certification (shipping certification)
TO APPLY:
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications: 30 October 2024.
- Note WHC, in accordance with their 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.
Please note:
- AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
- Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
- Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
- AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
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