Medical Laboratory Technician (Entry level - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Wits Health Consortium)

Reference: JHB004033-RM-1

Background:

• Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences
• WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives
• In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics

Duties & Responsibilities

Division: Advancing Care & Treatment for Infections

Main purpose of the job:

• Contribute to the laboratory processing and storage of samples for TB and related tasks (administrative or lab) under appropriate supervision e.g. Medical Technologist/Scientist/Lab Manager

Location:

• NICD, Sandringham

Key performance areas:

• Receive, process and prepare samples received, according to the various Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or trial protocols
• Store the samples as per SOP with the entry of sample information into the various information systems
• Accurate completion and capture of information from the sample requisition forms received
• Daily equipment maintenance/verifications e.g. monitoring temperature system and acting on faulty equipment
• Process various samples according to SOP
• Routine monitoring and maintenance on the equipment used as required (and documented) as per GCLP
• Prepare media and reagents to specification according to the various SOPs
• Stocktaking of consumables/reagents used and requesting the ordering of items in good time
• Ensure lab cleanliness and order
• Enter results in the laboratory information system
• Appropriate management, storage and disposal of bio-hazardous waste and toxic materials
• Prepare and ship clinical material as required
• Perform any additional duties as required by the academic staff within the Group

Required minimum education and training:

• National Diploma or BSC in Science related field
• Adherence to the principles of Good Clinical and Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
• Good understanding of laboratory safety and adherence to safety compliance at all times
• Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist

Required minimum work experience:

• Experience working in a clinical pathology or microbiology lab as a Medical Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Experience in receiving, handling and storing laboratory samples

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Experience working in a research or clinical trial laboratory environment, preferably microbiology laboratory
• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality scientific work
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently and manage high volumes of samples efficiently
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and maintain productivity under pressure
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with laboratory and clinical terms

Closing date: 15 September 2026

Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note:

• 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

Package & Remuneration

Monthly

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