MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

TWO (2) YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

J52, GROOTE SCHUUR, OBSERVATORY

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa. 

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future.

This full-time 2 year fixed-term contract position will be based at in Groote Schuur, Cape Town. The main purpose of this position is to provide laboratory support for all studies at the site.

Requirements:

• Matric, plus National Diploma or B.Tech in Laboratory Technology
• Registration with HPCSA as a Laboratory Technologist
• 2-5 years laboratory work experience
• Computer skills : Email, Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Planning and organizing  skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Ability to manage and tolerate stress
• Strong work ethics

Advantageous:

• 1-2 years previous Clinical Research Experience
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control procedures
• Good Clinical Practice Certification

Responsibilities:

• Ensure appropriate identification and collection of specimens
• Ensure correct processing of specimens in the lab
• Perform Rapid Tests and report results
• Prepare specimens for collection and liaise with laboratory with regards courier collection
• Inform study coordinator of abnormal results as per study protocol
• Manage laboratory documentation and Standard Operating Procedures
• Responsible for internal quality control (IQC) and external quality control (EQC) programs

Values fit:  Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees by closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referee to: Attention HR Manager