Laboratory Assistant : Biomedical Sciences

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cape Town seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support practical classes and maintain safety in the laboratory. The ideal candidate must have a Matric certificate, be registered with the HPCSA, and possess at least 2 years of experience in a medical laboratory. Responsibilities include preparing materials, monitoring inventory, and ensuring cleanliness and order in the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate and HPCSA registration required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a medical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with practical class material preparation.
• Ensure laboratory safety regulations are maintained.
• Monitor stock and consumable levels.
• Maintain cleanliness of all equipment.

Skills

Matric certificate

2 years’ experience in a medical laboratory

Good communication skills

Technical knowledge for laboratory assistant

Organizational skills

Teamwork and cooperation

Education

Registered as a medical laboratory assistant with HPCSA

Job description

Job Knowledge

Skills and Experience

• Matric certificate and registered as a medical laboratory assistant with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• At least 2 years’ experience in a medical laboratory environment.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Assist with the preparation and issue of practical class material, including media, stains, and reagents.
• Prepare equipment for use in the practical laboratories.
• Ensure that laboratory safety regulations are maintained.
• Storage and disposal of chemicals, reagents, media, and specimens in accordance with safety regulations.
• Store keeping - monitor stock and consumable levels and ensure correct storage requirements are maintained. Maintain inventories of all assets in the laboratories.
• Housekeeping – cleaning of all used equipment and glassware.
• General maintenance of small laboratory equipment and the laboratory environment and working surfaces.
• Photocopying – preparation of notes and other required documentation for lecturers and staff required.
• General minor maintenance – check the lockers and keys; help with carrying of any heavy materials; assist with maintenance of equipment.

Competencies

• Good communication skills.
• Technical knowledge and skills as required by a laboratory assistant registered with the HPCSA.
• High awareness of laboratory safety requirements.
• Ability to maintain laboratory equipment.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Support of diversity
• Teamwork and co-operation.
• Quality of work and reliability.
• Customer service.
• Flexibility in a changing environment.