Job Description

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.

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