Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Company:University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd
Job description: Job Summary
Minimum Requirements:
- National Diploma in Biomedical Technology or Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technical Certificate
- Proven laboratory experience (1-2year), particularly in molecular biology, immunology, or related techniques.
- Experience with human samples handling, ELISA techniques and cell culture (desirable)
- Ability to work according to standard procedure protocols
- Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and Internet; Data Management Systems advantageous)
- Knowledge of medical terminology (especially TB/HIV/COVID-19)
- Proactive, with the ability to self-manage
- Excellent organisational and detailing skills
The following will be advantageous:
- Good Clinical Practice Certification
- HPCSA registration
- Proficiency in managing biorepositories
- Keen interest in Research (particularly Allergy, Immunology and Dermatology)
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Assisting with logistics regarding appropriate collection, transport and storage of specimens
- Ensuring appropriate processing of specimens in the laboratories
- Performing relevant scientific experiments in line with needs of specific research projects.
- Maintaining study specific laboratory working files with all the relevant documentation
- Ensuring good Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Ordering laboratory supplies, as needed
- Keeping detailed and accurate records of laboratory activities
- Compile monthly reports on diagnostic tests run in the laboratory
Additional Information:
- 12-month Fixed Term Contract
- Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Position will be based at Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.
The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.*Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) LtdCompany
Expected salary: R8000 – 8500 per month
Location: Western Cape
Job date: Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:21:35 GMT
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