General Laboratory Assistant (Blood Bank)

South African National Blood ServiceGauteng, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

Listing reference : sanbs_

Listing status : Online

Apply by : 26 February 2025

Position summary

Contract : Fixed Term Contract

Business Unit : Thelle Mogoerane Blood Bank

Remuneration : R 176,644.00

EE position : No

Introduction

The incumbent is responsible for the preparation, delivery and collection of the blood bank’s hampers, routine bio-hazardous waste disposal and cleaning duties according to relevant SOPs.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

KPA 1 : Blood Hamper Preparation, Collection, Packing Received Stock and Stock Count

Prepare and collect hampers according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and schedule.
Check hampers for unused products and report any discrepancies.
Pack blood and blood product stocks received into appropriate storage based on expiry date.
Check, count and arrange blood stocks daily.

KPA 2 : Waste Disposal

Dispose of waste according to SOP and maintain traceability documentation.

Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area for disposal.

KPA 3 : Daily Laboratory Duties

Prepare disinfectant solutions and replenish test tubes.

Clean laboratory equipment and areas according to SOP.

Defrost and clean refrigerators and freezers as per schedule.

KPA 4 : SHEQ Compliance

Assist with compliance to SOPs and SHE legislative requirements.

KPA 5 : General Functions

Perform other job-related duties as required.

Complete the Laboratory Assistants course within the specified time.

Education

Grade 12 with Maths and one Science subject

Experience and Knowledge Requirements

None

Other Knowledge and Skills

Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

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Laboratory Assistant • Gauteng, South Africa