Job Description

Summary
The area of focus for this position will be performing urine drugs of abuse screening and confirmation testing via LC/MS technology.
The position involves performing various tasks relating to analysis of samples: from sample reception and inspection, sample registration, performing sample preparation, conducting chemical analysis as per company test services scope and competencies- to analysis of results and reporting, stock control and handling client enquiries.
Job Responsibilities:

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review test results.
• Follow safety procedures as described in their respective guidelines.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
• Maintain general appearance of the laboratory.
• Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
• Review/train on new procedures.
• Attend laboratory meetings and any additional training/educational meetings.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions.
• Assist with method validations and/or verifications.

• Assist with new method development or current method optimisations.

Qualifications, Training, and skill requirements

• B.Tech / ND in Laboratory / Medical Technology or related scientific disciplines
• Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Technologist (Clinical Pathology discipline is preferred
• At least 2 years experience in a laboratory or medical setting.
• LC-MS/MS experience working with LC/MS instrumentation is a requirement.
• Experience reviewing chromatographic data preferred
• Prior toxicology experience and familiarity with drug metabolism preferred
• Previous Molecular Biology experience will be beneficial
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Able and willing to maintain strict level of confidentiality regarding laboratory results and records
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing