Laboratory Assistant (12 Months Fixed Term Contract) Wits VIDA

 

Recruiter:

AJ Personnel

Job Ref:

2137189030

Date posted:

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Main purpose of the job:

  • Supporting and maintaining GCLP compliance of the laboratory

Location:

  • VIDA - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital - Soweto – Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

  • Adherence to the principles of good clinical and laboratory practice (GCLP) and ensuring laboratory cleanliness and safety Storing the samples as per SOP with the entry of sample information into the various information systems
  • Routine monitoring and maintenance on the equipment used as required (and documented) as per GCLP
  • Preparation of media and reagents to specification according to the various SOPs
  • 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
  • Preparation and shipment of clinical material as per sponsor requirements
  • Preparation and testing of laboratory reagents
  • Ensuring lab cleanliness and order
  • Conserving the accuracy of samples being archived in ultra-low storage through continuous freezer and database checks

Required minimum education and training:

  • Btech in Science or related field

Required minimum work experience:

  • Previous laboratory experience and knowledge of GCLP & IATA would be an advantage

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

  • 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
  • Effective self-management with a conscientious work ethic as well as above-average attention to detail
  • 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 and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
  • AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant.
  • 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: 22 June 2022.
  • 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.

Please note:

  • Our Client, WHC - VIDA, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.
  • WHC, in accordance with its 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.
  • AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
  • AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

 

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