Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To effectively, timely, and accurately perform a range of clerical and administrative duties following the relevant policies and procedures for the Repository and Shipping department

Location:

• Wits Diagnostic Innovation Hub xe2x80x93 Braamfontein, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Receive samples as per the referral list
• Centrifuge and separate samples according to protocol specifications
• Accurately input data into LDMS, and LIMS systems and allocate storage positions for retrieval purposes
• Attached correct LDMS labels on the samples
• Physically store samples according to the storage locations on LDMS
• Ensure quality checks for sample logging and processing, using requisition forms and chain of custody forms
• Check storage reports data on LDMS and LIMS before sending them out to sites
• Receive a list of samples for retrieval and shipping
• Trace samples on LDMS and physically in freezers
• Remove, prepare, and ship samples to testing laboratories and central biorepositories locally and abroad
• Perform necessary quality checks to ensure retrieved samples are according to the request list
• Prepare cryo boxes for shipping
• Ensure the packaging of samples in the correct shipping container
• Complete relevant shipment tracking paperwork
• Arrange for shipment collection
• Ensure daily maintenance of freezers to monitor good working order
• Sign maintenance log to ensure equipment is functioning well
• Troubleshoot and keep an auditable trail of equipment malfunction
• Maintain a clean, neat, and tidy work area

Required minimum education and training:

• Diploma/Bachelorxe2x80x99s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Required minimum work experience:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in Medical-related Administration is favorable

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Attention to detail
• Good time management skills
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A clinical trial background with biorepository experience advantageous
• Computer literacy with good knowledge of working with Excel worksheets
• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice course completion
• IATA Certification for shipment of dangerous goods

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 January 2024.
• 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.

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