Laboratory Assistant — Contract, Growth & Benefits

PathCare; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 179,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement fund contribution

Annual bonus

Maternity benefits

Health care allowance

Discounted pathology tests

Payment of HPCSA/SANC fees

PathCare Training Academy development

Job summary

PathCare Akasia in Pretoria is seeking a Laboratory Assistant on a 4-month contract. You will play a key role in receipt, processing and distribution of specimens, ensuring timely results and accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate holds Grade 12, HPCSA registration, is computer-literate, and can handle high-volume queries. English fluency with Afrikaans understanding is preferred. Willingness to work shifts, weekends & public holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
• HPCSA registration as Laboratory Assistant is required.
• Computer literate and proficient in handling queries.
• Experience in busy specimen reception is advantageous.
• Fluent in English; Afrikaans understanding preferred.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Receipt and processing of specimens.
• Distribution of specimens and maintain acceptable TAT.
• Specimen preparation.
• Handling of queries.
• Shipping specimens to reference laboratories.

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Registered with HPCSA as Laboratory Assistant

Job description

PathCare Akasia in Pretoria is seeking a Laboratory Assistant on a 4-month contract. You will play a key role in receipt, processing and distribution of specimens, ensuring timely results and accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate holds Grade 12, HPCSA registration, is computer-literate, and can handle high-volume queries. English fluency with Afrikaans understanding is preferred. Willingness to work shifts, weekends & public holidays is essential.