Laboratory Assistant - Histology (Permanent Lab Assistant Histology Position)

Lancet Laboratories; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory service provider in Cape Town seeks a Laboratory Assistant in Histology to perform specimen preparations and related tasks following standard operating procedures. Applicants must have HPCSA registration and a relevant certificate. This role requires attention to detail and teamwork to ensure high-quality laboratory outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registration in relevant discipline with HPCSA.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen preparations and related laboratory procedures.
• Verify specimen information and tests against requisition forms.
• Label and store samples to ensure traceability.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Confidentiality sensitivity

Education

Relevant Certificate

Job description

Overview

Job title: Laboratory Assistant - Histology (Permanent Lab Assistant Histology Position)

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: October 30, 2025

Job Summary

To perform laboratory specimen preparations and related procedures in terms of pre and post testing standard operating procedures

Minimum Criteria

• Registration in relevant discipline with HPCSA
• Relevant Certificate

Experience

• 0-1 Yrs Relevant Working Experience

Relevant Job Knowledge

• Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
• Laboratory information systems
• Laboratory standards operating procedures and processes
• Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology fields
• Organisational policy procedures

Key Performance Areas

• Receives, sorts and refers (where applicable) specimens for testing.
• Verifies, capture and validates information on the Meditech system against specimens received and tests requested on the requisition form.
• Carries out different laboratory procedures for specimen and / or media preparation for analysis in accordance with the specific test required and standard operating procedures.
• Labels and stores samples / media (where applicable) to ensure traceability in accordance with procedures.
• Monitors stock availability of consumables to ensure availability of all necessary commodities.
• Operates and maintains the general laboratory equipment e.g. thermometers, centrifuge, used in the laboratory to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results. This includes recording equipment maintenance and quality control results as well as recognising and resolving problems by troubleshooting mal- functioning equipment and using alternative procedures as per syllabus or as instructed by the laboratory manager.
• Implements sound housekeeping procedures and work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with relevant legislation and all safety protocols. This includes the on-going maintenance of quality assurance standards, adherence to infection control measures, correct disposal of bio-hazardous waste and participation (as per delegated responsibilities) in the preparation process for internal and external quality control audits.
• Reports incidents, equipment failures, problems and reads documents and actions tasks on the laboratory information management system in compliance with relevant organisational policy.
• Attends seminars and participates in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to continuously update knowledge and skills as well as comply with professional registration requirements. This includes ensuring the availability of up to date records that can be presented immediately on request thereof.
• Adheres to professional and ethical conduct requirements in line with organisational policy and relevant professional body ethical standards.

Competencies

• Ability to work in a pressured environment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Attention To Detail
• Confidentiality / Sensitivity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Problem solving
• Rule orientation
• Self-management
• Follow up of Incompletes
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