Laboratory Technician I: Quality Control & Research Support

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 699,000 - 1,131,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is a premier biomedical research and cancer treatment institution that drives cutting-edge studies and clinical care. This role provides essential laboratory support across multiple studies, performs weekly IQC on rapid test kits, and helps maintain a compliant, audit-ready lab environment.

You will liaise with study coordinators, document QC activities, and contribute to inventory management while supporting a safe, collaborative team in a high-stakes research

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Medical Technology with HPCSA registration.
• 2–5 years of laboratory work experience.
• HPCSA registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting laboratory results as per SOPs.
• Laboratory testing and processing, including maintenance of equipment and inventory control.
• Laboratory facility maintenance and ensuring a safe, audit-ready environment.
• Laboratory administration and coordinating with study coordinators and laboratories.

Skills

Client service

Task related knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal relationships

Computer Skills

Basic laboratory equipment maintenance

Technical Skills

Education

National Diploma in Medical Technology

HPCSA Registration

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is a premier biomedical research and cancer treatment institution that drives cutting-edge studies and clinical care. This role provides essential laboratory support across multiple studies, performs weekly IQC on rapid test kits, and helps maintain a compliant, audit-ready lab environment.

You will liaise with study coordinators, document QC activities, and contribute to inventory management while supporting a safe, collaborative team in a high-stakes research