Junior Technologist – SSJT

Armstrong Appointments; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in laboratory services is looking for an Assistant Technologist to perform virus assays and assist in various testing activities. The role involves supervising staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with quality standards in a laboratory setting. Ideal candidates will have relevant laboratory qualifications and a strong understanding of quality management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory setting, particularly with virus assays.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 standards and Quality Management Systems.
• Ability to supervise and train staff in laboratory activities.

Responsibilities

• Execute virus assays under senior supervision.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure cleanliness.
• Document and record all relevant testing activities.

Skills

Supervision

Documenting Testing Activities

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Quality Management Compliance

Communication

Education

Relevant qualification in laboratory technology

Tools

Laboratory assay equipment

ELISA test systems

Job description

Main job function

1. Authority

• Identify and report departures from the procedures and protocols in the Quality Management System.
• Supervise laboratory and general assistants, including part-time workers, in sample reception, handling, processing, housekeeping, hygiene, and other laboratory activities.
• Supervise the packing of pipette tips and bio tubes in this section.

2. Responsibilities

• Execute virus assays under the supervision of the senior technologist.
• Document and record all testing activities related to the duties of an assistant technologist in the virus laboratory.
• Participate in proficiency testing, interlaboratory, and intra-laboratory testing.
• Assist in evaluating internationally available test kits under supervision.
• Verify balances and pipettes according to written procedures.
• Monitor and record environmental conditions in collaboration with the senior technologist.
• Assist in supervising and maintaining cleanliness in the laboratory and relevant areas.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as RO systems, incubators, freezers, and cold rooms.
• Maintain knowledge of test activities, reagents, kits, and equipment to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Enhance understanding of protocols, procedures, and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• Investigate improvements, preventative actions, and risk minimization strategies.
• Communicate recommendations to supervisors for management consideration.
• Assist in training laboratory assistants and new staff, including regional laboratory personnel.
• Assist in planning and organizing the Potato Laboratory Annual Workshop.
• Ensure effective housekeeping.

3. Duties

• Perform tests in compliance with the Quality Management System, ISO/IEC 17025, SANAS, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine and diagnostic ELISA tests, including buffer preparation, plate coating, sample loading, washing, and substrate application.
• Assist in research projects as per project proposals.
• Liaise with visitors as requested.
• Attend relevant forums, seminars, and workshops as recommended or requested.

4. Other Duties

• Stand in for processing G0 tubers.
• Stand in for washing towels.

A Consultant will contact shortlisted candidates. If not contacted within 2 weeks, your application is unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for future opportunities.