Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term Contract)

In brief

**Overview** The National Health Laboratory Service, a consumer services company based out of 1 Modderfontein Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a Fixed Term Contract. This role is located in KwaZulu-Natal and falls within the Science job field. **What you will do** * **Laboratory Safety Compliance:** * Ensure compliance with health and safety measures at all times (each day/month/year). * Adhere to decontamination procedures 100% of the time (e.g., daily bench decontamination, bio-hazardous spills, and instrument decontamination spills post service). * Achieve 100% compliance on recording of temperature readings in accordance with relevant SOP’s. * **Laboratory Process (Produced laboratory work and/or Laboratory Reports):** * Daily receive, sort and prioritize patient samples according to laboratory SOP. * Daily analyse patient samples according to laboratory SOP. * Ensure that reliable and accurate results are generated 100% of the time. * Daily adherence to set turnaround times for each test onsite (timed up to the preliminary reports). * Daily filing and storage of specimen. * Check abnormal results according to laboratory SOP and report results according to SOP. * Prepare stains and slides for specialized testing. * Daily document data in own area of work. * **Maintained and Operated Equipment:** * Perform equipment maintenance as per schedule. * Comply with and apply SOP’s. * Ensure sufficient stock is available as per guidelines. * Perform quality checks. * Hold a competency certificate for operation of equipment. * Achieve 100% compliance to maintenance of reagent log sheets (logging of reagents, date of receipt, use and expiry and loading on instruments). * Flag time error logs on equipment. * **Quality Assurance:** * Prepare quality control material (IQC) as per lab SOP and run routine IQC sample as per SOP and EQA. * Identify IQC and report deviations to supervisor. * Daily document log sheets (room temperature, fridges, etc.). * **Teaching, Training, Research and Development of Laboratory staff:** * Provide CPD presentation (at least 1 lecture per annum). * Train and be competent using SOP’s for all instruments in the laboratory, including maintenance in own area of work. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric * SMLTSA certificate * Registered with HPCSA in Clinical Pathology as a Medical Technician * 1 year working experience * Health and safety regulations (1 month) * Knowledge of technical appliances (3-6 months) * Knowledge of quality control procedures (1 year) * Troubleshooting skills (1 year) * Attention to detail (6 months) is desirable * Use of laboratory equipment (6 months to 1 year) * Analytical skills (6 months) * Communication skills (3 months) * Interpersonal skills (6 months) is desirable **Who should apply** The ideal candidate profile includes individuals who possess a Matric qualification, an SMLTSA certificate, and are registered with HPCSA in Clinical Pathology as a Medical Technician. Applicants should have a minimum of 1 year of working experience. The role requires demonstrated abilities in laboratory safety compliance, adherence to laboratory processes, equipment maintenance and operation, and quality assurance. Key competencies expected are knowledge of health and safety regulations, technical appliances, quality control procedures, troubleshooting, and the use of laboratory equipment. Additionally, analytical and communication skills are required, with attention to detail and interpersonal skills being desirable. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/laboratory-technician-fixed-term-contract-national-health-laboratory-services Source: myjobmag

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