Job Description

Join our company that is thriving to improve human health. We're dedicated to creating an innovative and excellent culture that motivates our staff to realize their full potential. We're looking for passionate people who want to make a valuable contribution and who share our vision. Our global company provides a positive and dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth. You will have the chance to work in an international environment with supportive colleagues who will help you thrive.
Job Purpose: Under direct supervision, uses fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures, together with particular platforms, to perform routine clinical sample processing. These tasks may require the application of established techniques, standard procedures, and criteria in the execution of laboratory testing. To support the laboratory operations team with sample processing and day to-day administration duties.
Main areas of responsibility:

• Performs routine clinical sample analysis as per in-house standard operating procedures (SOPxc2xb4s) and validated protocols under the guidance of Scientists.
• Ensures clear audit trails by performing quality control of all information and data generated.
• Reporting data generated and assisting in the transcription checking of data generated.
• Assists with multiple projects in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Management, monitoring and ordering of consumable stock thereby ensuring that sufficient reagents are available to perform assays.
• Stock takes (this includes stock management on a Laboratory information management system (LIMS)).
• Strong adherence to regulatory compliance and safety requirements involving good clinical laboratory practices (GCLP), SOPs, Health & Safety policies, and other related documents.
• Assumes the responsibility of Chief Analyst on assay methods.
• Odoo timesheet and planning accurately and efficiently.

• Writes and/or reviews/validates SOPxc2xb4s, standard working procedures (SWPxc2xb4s), documents, forms, and spreadsheets.
• Documents and updates the installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) of equipment e.g., new equipment, preventative maintenance (PM), services etc.
• Ensures that equipment being used for assays are fit for purpose and are not used outside of service dates.
• Updates equipment service databases as well as service labels and IQ/OQ/PQxc2xb4s (equipment custodian).
• Performs set-ups, start-ups, and verification of various analysers (e.g., electrochemiluminescence analysers, microplate readers, flow
  cytometers etc.) and laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges, pipettes, timers, and thermometers etc.).
• Performs daily good housekeeping (GHK) duties.
• Completes and maintains relevant documentation related to clinical trials such as overview documents, sample logistics tracking forms, worksheets, and method sheets etc.
• Ensures correct, timeous, and documented receipt of all sample as well as reagent deliveries including proper storage thereof (this includes locating and drawing of samples and reagents when needed).
• Assist with the training of other staff members in company procedures.

• A minimum level of vocational training as a Medical/Biomedical laboratory technician (i.e., National Certificate in clinical pathology from recognized institution) or 2-3 years of experience in the equivalent work or in a relevant technical role.
• On-going general International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) awareness training needs to be provided to all staff. The job holder needs to ensure that he/she is up to date with the available training.
• Experience in pipette handling, following standard protocols and using basic equipment (e.g., centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, plate washers and incubators).
• The ideal candidate should have prior experience working with analysers e.g., electrochemiluminescence analysers, microplate readers, Flow cytometers etc.
• Working within a good practice (GxP) and/or Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) accredited environment.

• On-going professional development is strongly encouraged; this may take the form of training, workshops, seminars etc.
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft.

• Competitive market salaries in each country
• Discretionary bonus based on performance each year (subject to company performance and budget)
• Annual Inflationary increases to salary (subject to budget and inflation)
• Training and Development opportunities, ensuring each employee has a personal development plan and identifying relevant courses to improve (including LinkedIn Learning)
• Identifying a Career path for promotion potential and working with Managers to determine milestones to be achieved.
• Locally applied benefits per country, including annual leave and competitive pension contributions.
• Flexible working options
• Statutory/Public Holidays xe2x80x93 flexible to be taken when chosen or on the actual public holiday.
• Regular employee engagement and wellness surveys
• Regular communication and engagement through BambooHR announcements and Town Hall meetings
• Strong applicant tracking system for recruitment and ensuring the onboarding process is an enjoyable experience for all new employees.
• End of year celebratory functions.
• Social events & end of year function
• Family friendly leave for sick, paternity, maternity and parental
• For permanent employees we offer medical aid contributions and employee pension contributions.