Medical Laboratory Technician – (Entry level - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - KZN - Wits Health Consortium)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences
• WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives
• In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• Support laboratory activities for studies within the division by coordinating the receipt, registration, processing, and storage of clinical specimens; performing laboratory procedures, including TB testing and other procedures, as directed by the line manager and project leads
• To ensure accurate labelling, documentation, and data capture in line with study protocols and laboratory standards, and maintaining high-quality laboratory practices while ensuring the timely processing of samples to support study timelines and address existing laboratory backlogs

• KwaZulu Natal

• Apply quality control to verify that samples and requisition forms match
• Processing, aliquoting and storage of clinical as per study-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Capture data accurately
• Label and store samples in designated freezer locations
• Maintain accurate sample tracking for retrieval
• Real-time receipt and processing of samples delivered
• Accurate documentation of sample receipt and processing
• Complete all required documentation for receipt and processing
• Ensure correct application of all policies and procedures in compliance with transport and repository requirements
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of laboratory and storage areas
• Ensure equipment is functioning and log sheets are completed
• Maintaining organised laboratory records and documentation
• Filing worksheets
• Perform routine quality control checks on samples and systems
• Respond to data queries
• Support updates and implementation of SOPs

• National Diploma or BSC in Science or related field
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist or Scientist

• Experience working in a diagnostic microbiology laboratory
• Experience in receiving, handling and storing laboratory samples

• Experience working in a research or clinical trial laboratory environment, preferably microbiology laboratory
• Experience with specimen biobanking, specimen processing, storage, sample tracking and laboratory information systems
• Ordered, systematic and analytical
• Exceptional organisational and administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Laboratory Systems
• LDMS or Laboratory Information System experience
• Experience with high quality data capturing and data management (REDCap)
• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) courses
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality scientific work
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently and manage high volumes of samples efficiently
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and maintain productivity under pressure
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with laboratory and clinical terms

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV with two contactable references and a Cover Letter (maximum one page)
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• Please take note that the 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: 05 June 2026
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

• 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
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