Medical Technician – Histopathology (Histotechnician)

Nexomic Laboratories; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexomic Laboratories in Durban seeks a qualified Medical Technician - Histopathology to service routine histopathology workflows, process samples, and maintain laboratory equipment in a regulated academic environment. You will uphold quality assurance standards, perform embedding, microtomy and staining, prepare reagents, document SOPs, and support training of staff.

Active HPCSA registration and a valid driver’s licence are required; the role involves team work, data capture, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Active HPCSA registration as Medical Technician - Histopathology.
• Strong foundation in Medical Technology and Laboratory Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Collect and log samples per SOPs and maintain chain of custody.
• Process samples: embedding, microtomy, staining; maintain QA standards.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and prepare reagents; document SOPs.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Under pressure

Education

Medical Technology / Laboratory Medicine degree

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Nexomic Laboratories (NL) is a histopathology laboratory dedicated to delivering accurate, timely pathology services to clinicians and patients. Our team works with precision and care in a regulated, academic environment.

Role Overview

NL is seeking a qualified and registered medical technician to service a routine histopathology workflow. The successful candidate will be involved in the processing of samples, maintenance of laboratory equipment and upholding quality assurance standards.

Location

Durban

Qualifications and Registration

• Active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Technician - Histopathology
• Valid driver's licence - Code B (Historic: Code 8). Code C1 - Advantageous (Historic: Code 10)
• Strong foundation in Medical Technology and Laboratory Medicine, with experience in histopathology techniques and workflows

Key Responsibilities - Laboratory

• Collect and receive samples in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and log relevant data while maintaining chain of custody
• Process samples including put-through, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Ensure all quality assurance procedures are upheld to produce valid and reliable results
• Prepare all relevant reagents and perform stock maintenance
• Document control and preparation of SOPs
• Train staff members
• File, archive, and retrieve sample material and documents
• Routine upkeep and cleaning of laboratory and associated workstations

Key Responsibilities - Administration and Operations

• Manage and organise physical and digital records
• Capture and update data accurately in laboratory and administrative systems
• Attend to incoming calls, emails, and correspondence professionally
• Schedule meetings and maintain departmental calendars
• Receive and direct visitors, deliveries, and couriers
• Schedule and roster staff shifts and duties
• Perform stock control and audits of laboratory and office supplies
• Manage equipment maintenance schedules and maintain service records

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in written and spoken English communication
• Computer literacy - proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; email communication, database management, and ability to learn/implement new software applications
• Ability and willingness to work within a team and participate in group activities
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure

Required Documents

• Active HPCSA Registration Certificate
• Copy of National ID and Driver's Licence

Additional Information

• Shortlisted candidates may be subject to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification and employment verification)
• Candidates may be required to undergo proficiency testing/training
• Candidates may be subjected to health screening