Junior Laboratory Technologist at Stellenbosch University

Duties  

• Performing laboratory processing, storage and transport of biological research samples (e.g., blood, sputum and urine) when required;
• Maintaining the chain of custody for study samples on site;
• Maintaining the laboratory filing system;
• Performing all weekly and monthly laboratory household activities;
• Maintaining laboratory equipment at the site;
• Performing stock taking and ordering laboratory consumables and specimen collection kits;
• Monitoring and managing temperature and humidity control processes for storage of sensitive items;
• Serving as the primary contact person for any call-outs regarding biorepository freezer alarms;
• Ensuring site compliance with all laboratory-related regulatory procedures;
• Compiling and performing version control of laboratory-related standard operating procedures (SOPs);
• Assisting with other laboratory activities such as quality assurance or any other ad hoc duties;
• Acting as back-up laboratory technician when needed at the Kuils River and Tygerberg laboratories.

Job Requirements

• A three-year tertiary qualification in biological, medical, health, or life sciences;
• Experience in a research environment, especially with sample handling and quality control and assurance;
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) such as Laboratory Data Management Systems (LDMS) and REDCap;
• Literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and the ability to manage multiple files and folders;
• Good time management and planning skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to function in a team;
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Recommendation    

• A valid driver's licence and own transport;
• Training in good clinical practice (GCP) and good clinical laboratory practice (GCLP);
• International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification;
• Human Subjects Protection (HSP) certification.