Laboratory Technician I: Research & QC Support

southafrica-fhcrc; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 985,000 - 1,477,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a laboratory support professional to assist with quality control, QA, and general lab operations. The role involves IQC/EQA, reporting, and maintaining an audit-ready laboratory environment.

Qualifications include a National Diploma in Medical Technology and HPCSA registration, with 2–5 years of lab experience. The position requires careful record-keeping, communication, and teamwork within a collaborative research setting.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Medical Technology with HPCSA registration.
• 2-5 years laboratory experience.
• HPCSA registration must be current.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate and report quality control for rapid test kits.
• Perform external quality assurance per SOPs.
• Maintain clean and safe laboratory environment.
• Assist in inventory control and readiness for audits.
• Liaise with study coordinators on lab queries.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Teamwork

Computer Skills

Laboratory maintenance

Technical skills

Interpersonal relations

Education

National Diploma in Medical Technology

HPCSA Registration

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a laboratory support professional to assist with quality control, QA, and general lab operations. The role involves IQC/EQA, reporting, and maintaining an audit-ready laboratory environment.

Qualifications include a National Diploma in Medical Technology and HPCSA registration, with 2–5 years of lab experience. The position requires careful record-keeping, communication, and teamwork within a collaborative research setting.