Main purpose of the job: To prepare, store and analysis various blood, urnine, or other samples using appropriate techniques Location: DPHRU – Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto, Gauteng Key Performance areas: Appropriately prepared blood, urine and other samples for storage Ensure samples are stored appropriately at the correct temperature Ensure record keeping of when and how many samples are stored Appropriately prepared blood, urine and other samples for analysis Analysis samples using appropriate techniques and in line with the set out SOPs Create SOPs for samples, preparation, analysis and storage Conduct relevant equipment maintained as instructed by the laboratory manager Accurately capture lab results Ensure calibration of equipment where relevant Ensure all laboratory safely standards are meet during preservation, storage and analysis Report equipment failure of malfunction to the relevant Lab Manager Order relevant laboratory equipment and solutions in a timely manner to ensure consistent workflow and avoid expiration Various ad-hoc tasks Required minimum education and training: Degree in Medicine, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related field Required minimum work experience: 6 months relevant laboratory experience The role requires candidates to have a professional work ethic, abide by appropriate laboratory standards and conduct lab work at a safe standard May be required to work on Saturdays Professional Body Registration: Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Technician, Independent practice Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Knowledgeable in laboratory techniques and equipment, willingness to keep up to date and be trained on new laboratory techniques and equipment Must possess strong organizational skills Ability to multi-task Must be detail orientated It is expected that s/he will apply consistent adherence to research, laboratory standards and GCP practices Good communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literate Ability to work independently and work as part of multi-disciplinary team Ability to work well under pressure and maintain effectiveness in changing conditions Willingness to work irregular hours and some Saturdays. Non- judgmental attitude TO APPLY: Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market. 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: 29 April 2025 Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date. Please note: 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. AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium. AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.