Medical Laboratory Technician (6 Months Fixed Term Contract - 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:

• To analyse, interpret and produce patient results on blood, urine, and CSF (cerebral spinal fluid) specimens and oral and nasal biopsies
• To process, ship and store specimens per protocol

• Edendale Lay Ecumencial Center Clinic, Edendale, Pietermaritzburg

• Receive labelled and captured samples from Data Capturer
• Check and verify that details on tubes and labels correspond
• Check suitability of samples to be analysed - no clots, not haemolysed, biopsies of sufficient size
• Check the tests required and log it on the worksheet
• Perform instrument and manual tests
• Facilitate instrument calibration
• Analyse and interpret the results as and when required
• Re-run tests as and when required
• Follow up on incomplete tests and ensure completion thereof
• Capture manual test results on laboratory information system
• Print the test results and correlate data systems
• Initial print out and file it according to SOP
• Contact relevant Clinicians and/or Nurses if abnormal results have been produced
• Record that feedback was given to relevant Clinicians/ Nurses
• Store specimens in fridge/freezer as per laboratory procedures
• Centrifuging or preparing specimens with various reagents when necessary
• Record temperature of rooms and fridges with corrective action as applicable
• Maintenance of all equipment used e.g. ensuring calibrations up to date
• Decontamination of all work surfaces/bench tops
• Maintain and evaluate all specimen logs
• Working according to the study protocol
• Communicate routinely with the study coordinator, Principal Investigator, and study team
• Perform internal and external quality control
• Perform maintenance on instruments by inspecting equipment according to schedule
• Check expiry dates of reagents
• Troubleshoot error and contact Instrument Technicians or suppliers of equipment to repair if necessary
• Resolve any quality related problems and/or report it to management
• Monitor quality of specimens received
• Provide training to site staff if specimen quality is poor
• Monitor and control stock levels and advise if goods have to be ordered
• Monitor and control workflows and turnaround times
• Conduct QA/QC processes
• Create and maintain SOPs
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
• Facilitate sample shipment
• Facilitate stock receipts, stock transfers and general stock management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities

• National Diploma in Medical Technology (3 years) or Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Sciences

• 1–2 years’ experience working in a medical, research, or clinical laboratory setting
• Experience with routine laboratory processes (e.g., sample handling, processing, storage, equipment use)

• Certification in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and basic health and safety Attendance of CEU courses
• Ordered, systematic and analytical
• Exceptional organisational and administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Laboratory systems (DISA, Meditech)
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Assertive and confident
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
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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 December 2025
• 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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