Job Description

Closing date: 20 June 2025

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct simple and complex test independently. Verification of results independently and interpret data against known sources of information. Improve laboratory efficiency. Ensuring adherence to departmental TAT's and early warnings to direct supervisor of any delay on TAT. Cleaning and disinfection of equipment. Responsible for upkeep of laboratory instrument and notification to management of calibration and service requests. Ensure that all analysis and related tasks are performance in accordance with OHS and Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures. Implementation of quality TAT corrective actions for area of responsibility. Maintaining acceptable proficiency scores for work conducted. Ensure correct stock levels are maintained effectively for testing. Managing consumable costs. Timely completion of all reporting requirements and responses to any team member as required. Other duties as assigned by the company within the Employee's scope of work. The candidate will be responsible for receiving and reviewing incoming samples and inspection documentation, and registering samples on the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). They may also be required to perform basic administrative duties and support laboratory testing processes in line with quality and safety standards.


Recently graduated National Diploma / Degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry. Experience in microbiology laboratory (advantageous). * Preference will be given to employment equity candidates.