Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Matric Certificate and registered as a medical laboratory assistant with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• At least 2 years’ experience in a medical laboratory environment.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Assist with the preparation and issue of practical class material including media, stains, and reagents.
• Prepare equipment for use in the practical laboratories.
• Ensure that laboratory safety regulations are maintained.
• Storage and disposal of chemicals, reagents, media, and specimens in accordance with safety regulations.
• Store keeping – monitor stock and consumable levels and ensure correct storage requirements are maintained. Maintain inventories of all assets in the laboratories.
• Housekeeping – cleaning of all used equipment and glassware.
• General maintenance of small laboratory equipment, and the laboratory environment and working surfaces.
• Photocopying – preparation of notes and other required documentation for lecturers and staff required.
• General minor maintenance – check the lockers and keys; help with carrying of any heavy materials; assist with maintenance of equipment.