Donation Testing Technologist
South African National Blood Service SANBS
- Location
- Roodepoort, Gauteng
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Donation Testing Technologist at the South African National Blood Service (SANBS). The position involves performing rotational routine Virology, Blood Grouping, and NAT (Nucleic Acid Testing) in the Donation Testing Department, along with providing additional support when technical specialists are unavailable. **What you will do** * Perform rotational routine Virology, Blood Grouping, and NAT testing within the Donation Testing Department. * Execute additional support duties when technical specialists are not available. * Ensure the realisation of operational objectives in the Blood Grouping Section. * Ensure the realisation of operational objectives in the Virology Section. * Ensure the realisation of operational objectives in the NAT Section. * Ensure Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance has been accomplished. * Ensure Quality compliance has been achieved in accordance with SOP specifications. * Achieve Specialist Technical / Operational Objectives. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Competencies:** * **Cognitive:** * Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail * Problem Solving * Judgement and Decision Making * **Personal:** * Ethical Behaviour * Personal Development * Flexibility/Adaptability * Excellence Orientation * Drive and Belief in the cause * **Interpersonal:** * Customer Service Orientation * Relationship Building * Communication * Engaging Diversity * Teamwork * Knowledge Sharing * **Professional/Technical:** * System Competence * Laboratory Skills * Blood Grouping Skills * Administrative Skills * **Principles of Excellence:** * Customer Service Orientation * Ethical Behaviour * Excellence Orientation * Engaging Diversity * Teamwork **Who should apply** Candidates should be detail-oriented, analytical problem-solvers capable of making sound judgments and decisions. They must exhibit strong ethical behaviour, a drive for personal development and excellence, and adaptability. The ideal applicant will be customer-service oriented, skilled in building relationships and communication, inclusive in engaging diversity, and a team player who actively shares knowledge. Furthermore, proficiency in system competence, laboratory skills, blood grouping, and administrative tasks is required. **Deadline** 13 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/donation-testing-technologist-south-african-national-blood-service-sanbs Source: myjobmag
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