Medical Laboratory Technician (12 Months Contract - Wits NICD)

AJ Personnel; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to join their environmental surveillance initiative. This role involves managing the laboratory workflow for wastewater samples, ensuring accurate testing and record-keeping for communicable diseases. Ideal candidates will possess a Grade 12 qualification and at least one year of experience in a medical laboratory. The position offers a chance to contribute to significant public health efforts while working in a collaborative environment. If you're methodical, detail-oriented, and passionate about laboratory work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a medical laboratory.
• HPCSA registration would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory workflow on wastewater samples for various diseases.
• Input data and results into databases and maintain quality assurance.

Skills

Laboratory Technician

Computer Literacy

Troubleshooting Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Wastewater Genomics

Education

Grade 12

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Background:

• The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is a major global player in infectious disease intelligence
• The NICD is a source of knowledge and expertise in regionally relevant communicable diseases to the South African Government, SADC countries, and the African continent
• The NICD assists in the planning of policies and programs and supports appropriate responses to communicable disease problems and issues

Division:

• Wastewater Genomics

Main purpose of the job:

• To conduct laboratory workflow on an environmental surveillance initiative including but not limited to collection, receipt, pre-processing, testing, long term storage and all associated record keeping of wastewater samples for SARS-coV-2, Hepatitis A&E, Influenza A&B, measles and other communicable diseases under, and ear-marked for surveillance

Location:

• NICD, Sandringham, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Collect wastewater samples using correct protocols from field sites as directed by senior staff, as and when directed to do so
• Liaise with sample collectors at remote sites to ensure sampling consumables are continuously replenished, and issues that may disrupt the sampling schedule are addressed timeously
• Manage the flow of samples from receipt to discarding
• Receive and prepare human and environmental wastewater samples prior to analysis to ensure suitability for specific tests to be carried out
• Carry out routine testing procedures under the direction of the senior scientist & general supervision of other senior qualified staff on human and wastewater samples to obtain accurate results and troubleshooting where necessary
• Input data and results into databases and the LIMS system for subsequent review and authorisation
• Maintain quality assurance processes as per accreditation requirements
• Observe health and safety regulations whilst working to always ensure safety of others and oneself

Required minimum education and training

• Grade 12

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum of 1 year’s working experience in a medical laboratory

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• HPCSA registration would be advantageous
• One-year post-registration as a Medical Technician in a medical laboratory
• Computer literacy with experience in using MS Excel and Outlook
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, quality control and assurance procedures
• Trouble shooting skills in laboratory processes are essential
• Methodical and meticulous record keeping and filing
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork, self-awareness, patience and willingness to learn

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
• 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: 16 May 2025
• 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 isonly 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

Desired Skills:

• Immediately available
• Wastewater Genomics
• Johannesburg
• Unemployed
• Laboratory Technician
• Medical