Laboratory Technician – Tembisa needed at The Aurum Institute
Job title : Laboratory Technician – Tembisa
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : May 25, 2024
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Technical Responsibility
- 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
Requirements
Education
- SMLTSA/HPCSA Certificate
- Registered with HPCSA in Clinical Pathology as a Medical Technician
- Grade 12 / NQF
- 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 minimal 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
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