Laboratory Assistant: Biomedical Sciences (Re-advertisement)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in Cape Town is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for Biomedical Sciences. This role involves providing technical support to lecturers, ensuring that class materials and equipment are ready, and assisting students with their projects. Applicants must be registered as medical laboratory assistants with HPCSA and have at least 2 years of experience in a medical laboratory. The position is permanent with a focus on maintaining lab safety and organization.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the HPCSA as a medical laboratory assistant.
• At least 2 years' experience in a medical laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to lecturers.
• Ensure equipment and materials are ready for class.
• Assist learners with projects on a one-to-one basis.
• Prepare practical class materials and equipment.
• Maintain laboratory safety regulations and housekeeping.

Skills

Matric certificate

Registered as a medical laboratory assistant with HPCSA

2 years’ experience in a medical laboratory

Good organizational and time management skills

Ability to maintain laboratory equipment

High awareness of laboratory safety requirements

Education

Matric certificate

Job description

Laboratory Assistant: Biomedical Sciences (Re-advertisement) - (8186)

Job Title

Laboratory Assistant: Biomedical Sciences (Re-advertisement)

Faculty

Health & Wellness Sciences

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Health & Wellness Sciences -> Biomedical Sciences

Campus/ Location

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Support / Admin

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

5/10/2025

Job Purpose

To provide technical support to lecturers during classes by making sure that equipment and materials are ready. Assist learners on a one-to-one basis with their projects. To ensure that machines are always functional and that they are serviced and well-maintained to ensure the smooth running of classes.

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.
• 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.
• Flexibility in a changing environment.

General Information

Closing Date: 05 October 2025

For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please contact Mr Odwa Siza (Human Capital Department) email: [e-mail]

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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