Laboratory Technologist
â What you bring:
- Qualification as a Laboratory Technologist (BTech / BSc Medical Bioscience or equivalent)
- Active HPCSA registration
- At least 1 year of laboratory experience (clinical, research, or academic)
- Current SA-GCP certification
- Strong organisational, numeracy, and communication skills
- Confidence working with data and maintaining confidentiality
Your technical expertise will support high-quality laboratory processes that underpin reliable research outcomes.
ð What youll own:
- Performing protocol-required and clinically indicated laboratory assays
- Receiving, processing, and preparing specimens with precision
- Managing the storage, shipping, and tracking samples
- Ensuring timely and accurate documentation and reporting of results
- Supporting data quality through query resolution and record-keeping
- Maintaining laboratory equipment, consumables, and stock levels
- Following and upholding strict laboratory safety and compliance standards
- Collaborating with clinical teams, labs, and study stakeholders.
Your work will directly support the accuracy and integrity of research data used to improve patient care and outcomes.
ð§ Where youll add value- Maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ensuring compliance with protocols and laboratory procedures
- Supporting smooth laboratory operations in a deadline-driven environment
- Identifying and resolving discrepancies in samples and data
ð Role Information:
- Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
- Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week
- Based VUKA Research Clinic, Khayelitsha
â³ Closing Date: 8 May 2026
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you havent heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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