20 Clinical Pathology jobs in South Africa
Medical Laboratory Technician
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Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Shift-based role with potential weekend, evening, and on-call duties
About the Client:
This is a forward-thinking healthcare organisation committed to redefining preventative care through early screening and guest-centric service. Blending cutting-edge diagnostic technologies with hospitality-inspired patient interaction, they operate within a premium, urban healthcare environment. Their mission is to deliver accessible, high-quality screening services while fostering compassion, precision, and trust at every stage of the patient journey.
Role Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Technician plays a critical role in supporting early detection and patient care by performing a wide range of diagnostic tests on blood, stool, and other specimens. This individual must uphold technical precision in testing while providing clear and empathetic patient interaction. The role demands a blend of laboratory expertise, regulatory compliance, and a service-oriented approach to healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform diagnostic testing on blood (e.g. CBCs, immunoassays), stool (e.g. parasite detection, cultures), and other specimens
Collect and prepare samples, including phlebotomy and sterile labelling
Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment
Conduct daily quality assurance checks and adhere to SOPs
Ensure accurate data recording in laboratory information systems (LIS), in compliance with POPIA
Interact with patients, explaining procedures and ensuring comfort during collection
Uphold safety protocols in compliance with South Africas Hazardous Substances Act
Collaborate with medical technologists, pathologists, and clinical teams for efficient operations
Participate in CPD (Continuous Professional Development) activities to remain HPCSA-compliant
Qualifications:
National Diploma in Biomedical Technology or equivalent from an HPCSA-accredited institution
Full registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Laboratory Technician
Valid HPCSA annual practising certificate
Certification in phlebotomy or clinical testing advantageous
Experience:
Minimum 13 years post-qualification experience in a clinical laboratory
Hands-on experience with blood and stool diagnostics
Previous work in high-volume or private healthcare settings preferred
Skills:
Proficiency in manual and automated testing methods
Strong phlebotomy and sterile technique practices
Comfortable with LIS and digital lab workflows (training provided)
Clear and empathetic communication with patients and teams
Core Competencies:
Technical proficiency in diagnostics and lab equipment
Attention to detail in handling samples and recording data
Commitment to safety and infection control protocols
Interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration
Cultural sensitivity and professionalism in patient care
Adaptability to new technologies and fast-paced environments
Willingness to engage in ongoing learning through CPD
Regulatory & Compliance Requirements:
Maintain active HPCSA registration and CPD compliance
Adhere strictly to POPIA in all data management
Participate in lab audits and quality assurance initiatives
Follow all Department of Health safety protocols
Working Conditions:
Laboratory-based with rotational shifts (24/7 environment)
Involves patient-facing work including phlebotomy
Requires adherence to hygiene and uniform standards
Exposure to biohazards, mitigated through strict safety procedures
Salary Structure:
Entry-Level (03 years): R18,000 R22,000/month, rising to R23,000 R25,000 after probation
Intermediate Level: R25,000 R30,000/month, with potential to R32,000 R35,000 for high performers
Laboratory Technician
Posted 1 day ago
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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN: Ref. No. 340
Minimum Requirements
- BSc. Degree in Construction Management/Quantity Surveying, or equivalent NQF level 7.
- At least 2 years of teaching/tutoring experience or
- At least 2 years of industry experience within the built environment.
- Good communication and lecturing skills.
- A strong passion for technology, teaching, and research.
- Experience with BIM.
- Proof of 2 years of teaching, tutoring, or practical experience at a higher education institute or private institution.
- Experience with OHS and procurement practices.
- Experience in the built environment software: WinQS, CCS, MS Project, or Revit
- Teaching laboratory software at all levels.
- The development of technological learning materials.
- The successful candidate is expected to be actively involved in technological research and development in the department.
- Oversee the operations of the computer and practical laboratory, in maintaining existing infrastructure, software, hardware, and computing.
- Assist with departmental, administrative, and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.
Closing date 14 August 2025
Instructions to candidates : Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website Apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and a copy of your qualifications.
- Communication will be entered into with the short-listed candidates
- Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered
- The university reserves the right not to appoint
Laboratory Technician
Posted 4 days ago
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Location: Mpumalanga
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Summary:
Hire Resolve's Client are seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to join their mining team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting metallurgical testing and analysis to support our mining operations. This role will involve running various laboratory experiments, collecting data, and providing recommendations to improve efficiency and productivity in our mining processes.
- Conduct metallurgical testing on samples collected from mining operations.
- Prepare samples for analysis using various laboratory equipment and tools.
- Perform chemical and physical analysis of samples to determine composition and properties.
- Interpret and analyze test results to identify potential issues and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Maintain accurate records of test results and data for reporting purposes.
- Collaborate with other team members to troubleshoot issues and find innovative solutions.
- Adhere to safety protocols and regulations while working in the laboratory.
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
- Previous experience working in a metallurgical laboratory, preferably in the mining industry.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment and techniques for metallurgical testing.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
- Salary: R360k - R420k
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Menina Campher at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
#J-18808-LjbffrLaboratory Technician
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Job category: Chemistry, Physics and Biology
Location: Queenstown
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
IntroductionTwizza is the fastest growing, affordable, quality beverage company in South Africa supplying local markets and selected neighboring countries from our manufacturing facilities in Queenstown, Middelburg (Mpumalanga) and Cape Town. We are a passionate, innovative, and entrepreneurial organization committed to excellence, collaboration, transparency, respect, inspiration and we are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Cape Town Quality & Compliance Team. The purpose of a Laboratory Technician is to conduct microbiological and analytical tests on raw material and finished products manufactured ensuring results are communicated and corrected, to comply with the organizational as well as legal standards and procedures, and to carry out any other relevant duties as required.
ResponsibilitiesProduct testing:
- Conduct micro and analytical testing on the following products using approved testing methods as per SOP:
- Incoming Raw Material and verification of consignment products.
- External verification tests by a SANAS Accredited Laboratory.
- Equipment Calibration and/or Verifications.
- Conduct micro-testing on people, equipment, environment, water, and air by plating on Agar plates and Petri Films.
- Conduct analytical tests in water as follows: Chlorine and pH.
Communication, reporting of results and deviations, and Investigation:
- Communicate any deviations to the Team Leader and/or Quality Manager and assist in root cause analysis to identify the source of deviation/non-conformity.
Ensure all reagents to be used are available and discard all waste generated during analysis:
- Plan work accordingly and request reagents if not available or about to expire.
- Correct and safe packing of waste for disposal.
Health, Safety, Quality and FSSC 22 000:
- Inspection on plant and products.
- Ensure adherence to standards.
- Ensure that all work is done in a safe manner and all equipment used complies with Safety Standards.
- Support the company's Health and Safety as well as Quality programme to achieve the identified objectives and targets and fulfil the responsibilities assigned by management. Adhere to all Food Safety Standards and report on all issues with regards to the Food Safety Management System to the Food Safety Team.
- Ensure that the Critical Control Points (CCP 1 & CCP 2) and Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRP 2) are measured, monitored and verified at predetermined frequencies as per the SOP.
- Grade 12
- BSC Microbiology/ BSC or Diploma in Biotechnology/ B.Tech in Food Technology / Analytical Chemistry
Laboratory Technician
Posted 6 days ago
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Overview : Performs laboratory tests and analyses to support pharmaceutical research and development, ensuring product quality and compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities :
- Conduct laboratory tests and experiments in accordance with established protocols.
- Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Collect and analyze biological and chemical samples.
- Document experimental procedures, observations, and results accurately.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in chemistry, Biology, or related field.
- Experience in a pharmaceutical or clinical laboratory setting.
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.
Proficiency in laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
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#J-18808-LjbffrLaboratory Technician
Posted 13 days ago
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Overview:
To conduct wet and dry tests in accordance with quality standards and customer specific requirements and to assist with the development of new formulations. This position reports to the Quality Manager.
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric / Grade 12
- National Diploma or N6 in Analytical Chemistry or similar qualification
- 3+ years’ exposure in an Automotive manufacturing environment in the Testing Laboratory
- Applicable certification
Key Performance Areas:
- Obtaining Test Samples
- Testing
- Use of Operating Equipment
- Reporting
- Wet Testing and Development
- Auditing
- General Management
- Quality Management Systems
- Further Analysis
Laboratory Technician
Posted 18 days ago
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Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Others: RandD, Science and Scientific Research
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
IntroductionMintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Technician within the Pyrometallurgy Division. The successful candidate will assist in the commissioning, maintenance, operation and management of laboratory and pilot-scale facilities in the Pyrometallurgy Division. Ability to conceptualise and execute research and commercial projects using laboratory and pilot scale facilities is a highly desirable attribute for the position. Contributing to human capital development and willingness to work towards a common purpose with a strong sense of equity and inclusion are non-negotiable attributes of the role.
- Responsible for the commissioning, maintenance, operation and management of laboratory and pilot-scale facilities in the Pyrometallurgy Division.
- Providing technical support and facilitating the smooth execution of research, technology demonstration, and commercialisation activities in the Division.
- Assume full responsibility for the sample management and SHEQ systems, including maintaining detailed equipment maintenance schedules and ensuring that critical spares and stocks are timely maintained and preserved.
- Providing administrative support to the Division, including managing and coordinating tender processes for CAPEX and large scale infrastructure projects.
- Contributing to human capital development through coaching and mentoring of colleagues, including providing postgraduate supervision where necessary.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in pyrometallurgy research, technology development or related
environment. - Demonstrated ability to develop experimental techniques, models and prototypes is a distinct
advantage. - Experience in designing pyrometallurgical processes using thermochemical software tools such asPyroSim and FactSage is an added advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to develop experimental techniques, models and prototypes.
- Demonstrable experience in supporting complex research projects, particularly from concept to highertechnology readiness levels.
- Portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings is an addedadvantage.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum BTech in Engineering (Metallurgical/ Chemical/ Process) or equivalent.
- Ideally, MTech in Engineering (Metallurgical/ Chemical/ Process), or equivalent.
- Professional recognition and registration are added advantages.
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Laboratory Technician
Posted 10 days ago
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- To conduct wet and dry tests in accordance with quality standards and customer specific requirements.
- To assist with the development of new formulations.
- Matric.
- National Diploma or N6 in Analytical Chemistry.
- Applicable Certification.
- Minimum 3 years exposure in an Automotive manufacturing environment in the Testing Laboratory.
Report to the Quality Manager:
- Obtain test samples and perform product quality testing (relevant to automotive test standards).
- Reporting:
- Report measurement results as per customer requirements daily.
- Write a Technical Report.
- Liaise and control testing for other plants and external customers.
- Wet Testing and Development:
- Verify the sample formulation by means of a standard beaker mix test.
- Assist Technical Development of new products, formulations and testing.
- Auditing:
- Support product audits.
- Compile & adhere to annual layout inspection schedule.
- Compile layout inspection reports and provide evidence.
- Conduct dock audits on products and report accordingly.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement projects on production processes.
- General Management:
- Store Master and Reference samples.
- Ensure:
- checking aids (CF's, Matrices, etc) are clearly marked, registered, safely stored
- equipment is calibrated and properly maintained
- Lab is Temp & Humidity Controlled and Track accordingly
- proper filing/record keeping as per customer requirement.
- Support Annual Capex budgeting.
- Quality Management Systems:
- Comply with the requirements of the Divisional Quality Management System and Technical Development Quality Systems.
- Highlight quality non-conformances and notify the responsible person.
- Participate in Quality investigations.
- Ensure all relevant PPAP testing is completed, and documentation is prepared on time.
- Further Analysis:
- Conduct:
- Capability Studies
- Measurement System Analysis
- Gauge R & R Assessments
- Research & evaluate alternative laboratory testing equipment (continuous improvement).
- Conduct:
Laboratory Technician
Posted 10 days ago
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Overview:
To conduct wet and dry tests in accordance with quality standards and customer specific requirements and to assist with the development of new formulations. This position reports to the Quality Manager.
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric / Grade 12
- National Diploma or N6 in Analytical Chemistry or similar qualification
- 3+ years’ exposure in an Automotive manufacturing environment in the Testing Laboratory
- Applicable certification
Key Performance Areas:
- Obtaining Test Samples
- Testing
- Use of Operating Equipment
- Reporting
- Wet Testing and Development
- Auditing
- General Management
- Quality Management Systems
- Further Analysis
Junior Laboratory Technician
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Financial Director and Owner of Blue Chip Lubricants (Pty) LtdAbout Us
Blue Chip Lubricants is a well-established lubricant manufacturer based in Randburg, specialising in the production of high-quality lubricants for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, precision, and exceptional customer service.
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Laboratory Technician to join our Quality Control team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting a variety of chemical analyses to ensure product and process quality meets our strict standards. This position plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and performance of our products.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform chemical analyses and quality assurance tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure accurate and consistent results.
- Carry out daily equipment calibrations to ensure all instruments are functioning within required specifications.
- Maintain accurate records of test results, calibrations, and quality checks.
- Assist in investigating and resolving quality-related issues.
- Comply with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Requirements
- Matric with Mathematics and Science essential; a relevant diploma or certificate in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Laboratory Technology will be an advantage.
- Previous laboratory experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment preferred, but not essential (training will be provided).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good organisational and communication skills.
What We Offer
- Salary Package Range (R11k - R15k)pm
- Training and development opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for quality and precision, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to with the subject line Junior Laboratory Technician – Randburg .
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