Laboratory Technician - Tembisa at The Aurum Institute

Technical Responsibility 

• Knowledge: MS Excel, Knowledge: MS Word
• Receive labelled and captured samples on LIMS/LDMS
• Record keeping and filling in compliance with studies specific requirement and, GCLP
• Knowledge: Instrumentation and Methodologies
• Provide technical support within laboratory in order to ensure the efficient flow of specimens and timeous resulting of specimen.
• Compile laboratory reports and study specific reports as needed by the lab manager.
• Troubleshooting, managing and/or preventing any lab-related problems or issues that arise and ensure corrective and preventative actions are taken as required.
•  This includes implementation of internal QC processes and participation in external quality assurance (EQA) activities
• Conduct independent research under the supervision of Medical Technologist and Scientists.
• Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information via team meetings.

Key job Responsibility. 

• Oversee and implement safe working conditions and staff training in laboratory safety.
• Decontamination procedures must be followed
• The decontamination of benches, biohazardous spills, and instrument decontamination spills is guaranteed 100% of the time.
• Compliance on recording of temperature readings in accordance with relevant SOP’s
• Daily receive, sort, and prioritize patient samples according to laboratory SOP
• Daily analyses patient samples according to laboratory SOP
• Daily filing and storage of specimen
• Checks abnormal results according to laboratory SOP and reports results according to SOP
• Prepare quality control material(IQC) as per lab SOP and run routine IQC sample as per SOP and EQA
• Prepares stains and slides for specialized testing
• Daily documents data in own area of work.
• Ensure sufficient stock is available as per guidelines

Requirements

Education

• SMLTSA/HPCSA Certificate
•  Registered with HPCSA in Clinical Pathology as a Medical Technician
• Grade 12 / NQF 
•  Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science qualification at NQF level

Advantageous

• Knowledge of principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and International Air Transport Association (IATA)
• Knowledge of Laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or similar laboratory information system

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, with 2 years in clinical research trials in TB, SARS CoV-2  and HIV.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of lab accreditation and experience working with external auditors or monitors.
• Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, good administration skills including report writing, work independently within minimal supervision.
• Proficient computer literacy skills including Microsoft office, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• SA Citizen or valid Work Permit to work in South Africa
• Drivers Licence
• Own car
• Willing to work overtime and on weekends