Medical Laboratory Technician – (Entry level - 6 Month …, Durban

Description

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

Main purpose of the job:

Support laboratory activities for studies within the division by coordinating the receipt, registration, processing, and storage of clinical specimens; performing laboratory procedures, including TB testing and other procedures, as directed by the line manager and project leads
To ensure accurate labelling, documentation, and data capture in line with study protocols and laboratory standards, and maintaining high-quality laboratory practices while ensuring the timely processing of samples to support study timelines and address existing laboratory backlogs

Location:

Key performance areas:

Apply quality control to verify that samples and requisition forms match
Processing, aliquoting and storage of clinical as per study-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Capture data accurately
Label and store samples in designated freezer locations
Maintain accurate sample tracking for retrieval
Real-time receipt and processing of samples delivered
Accurate documentation of sample receipt and processing
Complete all required documentation for receipt and processing
Ensure correct application of all policies and procedures in compliance with transport and repository requirements
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of laboratory and storage areas
Ensure equipment is functioning and log sheets are completed
Maintaining organised laboratory records and documentation
Filing worksheets
Perform routine quality control checks on samples and systems
Respond to data queries
Support updates and implementation of SOPs

Required minimum education and training:

National Diploma or BSC in Science or related field
Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist or Scientist

Required minimum work experience:

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

Experience working in a research or clinical trial laboratory environment, preferably microbiology laboratory
Experience with specimen biobanking, specimen processing, storage, sample tracking and laboratory information systems
Ordered, systematic and analytical
Exceptional organisational and administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Laboratory Systems
LDMS or Laboratory Information System experience
Experience with high quality data capturing and data management (REDCap)
Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) courses
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

TO APPLY:

Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV with two contactable references and a Cover Letter (maximum one page)
Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and 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
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
Closing date: 05 June 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
AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

Highlights

Company name

AJ Personnel
Job position

Medical Laboratory Technician – (Entry level - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - KZN - Wits Health Consortium)

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