Medical Laboratory Technician (12 Months FTC - Wits NCDRD)

Background:

• South Africa is facing a rapidly increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
• To meet the challenge of NCDs, a unique collaboration of Wits Faculty of Health Sciences specialists, epidemiologists, molecular biologists, and The National Cancer Registry has formed a multidisciplinary division.
• The Non-Communicable Diseases Research Division (NCDRD) was launched in 2017 within the Wits Health Consortium.

Main purpose of the job:

• To prepare, store and analyze various blood, urine, or other samples using appropriate techniques.

Location:

• DPHRU - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto, Gauteng.

Key Performance Areas:

• Appropriately prepare blood, urine, and other samples for storage.
• Ensure samples are stored appropriately at the correct temperature.
• Maintain record keeping of when and how many samples are stored.
• Appropriately prepare blood, urine, and other samples for analysis.
• Analyze samples using appropriate techniques and in line with the set out SOPs.
• Create SOPs for samples, preparation, analysis, and storage.
• Conduct relevant equipment maintenance as instructed by the laboratory manager.
• Accurately capture lab results.
• Ensure calibration of equipment where relevant.
• Ensure all laboratory safety standards are met during preservation, storage, and analysis.
• Report equipment failure or malfunction to the relevant Lab Manager.
• Order relevant laboratory equipment and solutions in a timely manner to ensure consistent workflow and avoid expiration.
• Perform various ad-hoc tasks.

Required Minimum Education and Training:

• Degree in Medicine, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.

Required Minimum Work Experience:

• 6 months relevant laboratory experience.
• The role requires candidates to have a professional work ethic, abide by appropriate laboratory standards, and conduct lab work at a safe standard.
• May be required to work on Saturdays.

Professional Body Registration:

• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Technician, Independent practice.

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience, and Personal Abilities:

• Knowledgeable in laboratory techniques and equipment, with a willingness to keep up to date and be trained on new laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Expected to apply consistent adherence to research, laboratory standards, and GCP practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain effectiveness in changing conditions.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and some Saturdays.
• Non-judgmental attitude.

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions.
• This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL.
• However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
• Please take note that applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• Closing date: 29 April 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date.

Please note:

• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

Desired Skills:

• Degree in Medicine
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• 6 Months relevant laboratory experience
• Medical Technician
• Gauteng based