Laboratory Assistant (Wits PHRU)

Main Purpose Of The Job

To ensure quality assurance compliance within the laboratory as part of GCLP

Location:

PHRU - Tshepong Hospital, Matlosana, Klerksdorp

Key Performance Areas

Operate in a laboratory where GCLP and general health/safety rules must be always adhered to
Exposure to hazardous and potentially infectious samples
Work in a pressurized environment in meeting turnaround times in high volumes
Storing/retrieval of stored samples as per SOP with the entry of sample information into the various information systems. Preparation and shipment of clinical material as per sponsor requirements
Stocktaking of consumables/reagents used and requesting the ordering of items in good time
Appropriate management, storage, and disposal of bio-hazardous waste and toxic materials
Ensuring laboratory cleanliness and safety
Testing and ensuring the quality of produced material

Required Minimum Education And Training

Grade 12
Bachelor of Science Degree

Required Minimum Work Experience

Minimum 2 years experience working in a medical/clinical lab
GCLP and IATA trained

Professional Body Registration

Preferably registered with HPCSA as a lab assistant

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience, And Personal Abilities

Laboratory experience and knowledge of GCLP
Comfortable working with potentially infectious material
Good verbal and written communication skills as well as high levels of computer literacy
High-level problem-solving ability needed
Exceptional self-management, conscientious work ethic as well as above-average attention to detail needed
Motivated, organized, systematic and professional
Motivated, organized, systematic and professional
Should be able to work under pressure with efficient multitasking
Must be willing to work after hours when needed

To Apply

Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
Please Apply Online.
Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
The closing date for all applications: 08 August 2023.
Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
Note WHC, in accordance with their 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.

Please Note

AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
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.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

Desired Skills

Communication
Computer Skills
Computing
Healthcare
Medical

About The Employer

BackgroundThe Perinatal HIV Research Unit (Wits PHRU) was established in 1996. The Perinatal HIV Research Unit has been involved in research, training, policy formation, and advocacy in issues concerning HIV-positive women and their children.

In recent years the work of the unit has expanded beyond the original focus of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

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