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Why a Career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist? 

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist you will be responsible for providing quality medical laboratory services by performing routine analytical procedures, maintaining equipment, controlling quality assurance within the sphere of responsibility.

Core Responsibilities 

• Receive, distribute and process samples within TATs and according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensures that all instrumentation has adequate stock levels for optimal performance.
• Ensures stock control is monitored and maintained on a continuous basis.
• Performs the processing of routine and urgent samples according to standard operating procedures, thereby ensuring consistent workflow and meeting expectations.
• Accounting for inconsistencies that may arise if outstanding checks are not reported and actioned.
• Actively engage with external clients/suppliers with Analyse breakdowns, and failures.
• Ensure the correct application for quality assurance processes by ensuring the completion of all tasks.
• Ensures that all staff are compliant to all Health and Safety rules and regulations to prevent incidents and minimise exposure to risks to personnel and the environment.
• Maintain Client communication and documentation to record feedback to the department heads including reviews and client feedback.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, with 5 years of clinical laboratory experience in microbiology, biochemistry, hematology, or molecular diagnostics.
• Completion of an HPCSA-accredited medical laboratory science training program is mandatory.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) for managing test results and records.
• Strong knowledge of performing and interpreting tests in clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and immunology.

Core Competencies 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with healthcare professionals and clients.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills, ensuring accuracy and quality in diagnostic results.

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