Lab Technician

The positions will be based in the following communities: Idas Valley and Cloetesville (Stellenbosch), Bloekombos (Kraaifontein), Wellington (Wellington) and Delft South (Delft) to support a range of research activities.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Receiving, processing and testing of sputum and blood samples in accordance with lab protocol and procedures 
• General maintenance of equipment installed at Mobile Unit Lab 
• Support installation, maintenance and servicing of the GeneXpert machine and other equipment installed in Mobile Unit Lab 
• Running of the Mobile Unit Lab
• Performing quality control checks on all samples in accordance with lab protocol and procedures
• Ordering and stock-taking of medical supplies.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Diploma in Medical Lab Technology
• Minimum 2 years’ experience of working in clinical/microbiology laboratory
• Community research or trial research experience would be advantageous
• Experience with GeneXpert platform  will be an advantage
• Knowledge of TB/HIV guidelines
• TB/HIV work within communities (advantageous)
• Knowledge of basic principles, practices and quality assurance procedures applicable to a clinical lab
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Good report writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Fluency in English, Afrikaans and/or isiXhosa
• A valid driver’s licence
• Willingness to work in mobile lab setting
• Willingness to travel to attend project-related trainings, meetings and events.