NHLS: Laboratory Assistant

Company: National Health Laboratory Service

Location: South Africa 

Closing Date: 07 February 2025

BUSINESS UNIT: TSHWANE ACADEMIC DIVISION

DISCIPLINE: ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY

LOCATION: TSHWANE ACADEMIC DIVISION

POSITION: LABORATORY ASSISTANT (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

PAY GRADE: B3

REFERENCE NUMBER: GAUTAD1024/027 (45002-003-5003)

Main Purpose of the Job

To perform laboratory specimen preparations and related procedures in terms of pre and post testing standard operating procedures under supervision.

Key Job Responsibility

Receives, sort and refer (where applicable) specimens for testing. Spin and label specimens appropriately for testing. Liaises with the registration area regarding errors made during data capturing. Check suitability of specimen for processing according to set standard operating procedures. 

Performs tasks in support of the analytical process as per discipline requirement; which include: Specimen cetrifugation and aliquoting, Protection against light, Stain preparation, tracking missing samples, Focal point equipment competence, Ziehl Neelsen staining of slides for Mycobacterium, Labeling and sorting of slides and forms for parity.

Monitoring of relevant equipment to ensure it is maintained and in good working order. Stores, retrieves data, samples and media (where applicable), in accordance with procedures. Disposal of waste in accordance with standard operating procedures and legislation. Monitor and request stock on the bench to ensure continuous supply of relevant stock in the lab. 

Comply with policies and procedures of the NHLS, Quality Standards 

and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Appropriate troubleshooting on lab equipment and specialised equipment to ensure continuous testing of specimens. ■ Assist with ad-hoc administrative tasks in the lab to ensure quality control.

Minimum requirements & key competency 

• Grade 12/NQF Level 4 plus Lab assistant Certificate 
• Registered with HPCSA as a Laboratory assistant in Histology/ Clinical Pathology category
• 1 (one)year plus prior experience in a laboratory environment is advantageous (desirable)
• Knowledge of Laboratories 
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Computer literate
• Technically orientated 
• Attention to detail
• Team orientated
• Communication skills 
• Willing to work unsociable hours (weekends, shifts, public holidays, nights and call outs).

How to Apply 

Enquiries may be directed to Sibusiso Nkosi @ (011) 489 9009. 

E-mail application to [email protected]