Medical Laboratory Assistant jobs

Job Description

As a Technologist, Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist in Molecular Biology at Ampath, you will be at the heart of our laboratory operations, preparing, analysing, and storing routine and urgent specimens with care and accuracy. Your work ensures that every result contributes to better decisions and improved lives. It is an opportunity to be part of a team that values excellence and thrives in a high-performance culture where your contribution truly matters.

Job Requirements

Role Requirements

To thrive in this role, you are required to hold a Medical Technologist, Medical Technician (SMLTSA), Medical Technician (BSc), Medical Laboratory Scientist (BHSc) or Medical Scientist (BSc Hons, MSc, PHD qualification. You must also be registered with the HPCSA in either Genetics/Virology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Immunology/Molecular Biology or Clinical Pathology. These qualifications ensure you are equipped with the foundational knowledge and professional standing to deliver confidently in a dynamic laboratory environment. You bring 0 - 5 years of hands-on experience in a similar pathology environment. This experience enables you to navigate the laboratory with confidence, contribute meaningfully from day one, and grow within a culture that values continuous learning and leadership accountability.

Skills Requirements

Success in this role is built on a strong foundation of essential skills. You are fluent in English, both written and spoken, and possess basic typing and computer literacy to manage digital workflows efficiently. Your numerical reasoning skills allow you to perform calculations with accuracy, supporting the integrity of laboratory results. These capabilities are key to delivering high-quality service and fostering a collaborative, empowered workplace.

Role Impact

In this role, your impact is both immediate and far-reaching. You are responsible for processing specimens with precision, ensuring that each sample is handled with care and urgency. Your administrative diligence supports smooth laboratory operations, while your commitment to quality control upholds the highest standards of practice. You play a key role in mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge that strengthens the team and builds future capability. By providing technical support and maintaining strong client relationships, you help shape a laboratory environment that is efficient, responsive, and trusted. At Ampath, your contribution fuels a culture of excellence, engagement, and growth-where every result matters and every person counts.

Employment Equity and Diversity

At Ampath, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. In line with our Employment Equity goals, we actively encourage applications from individuals across all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and excellence in healthcare, and we are proud to create a space where everyone can thrive.

As a Technologist, Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist in Specialised Chemistry at Ampath, you will be at the heart of our laboratory operations, preparing, analysing, and storing routine and urgent specimens with care and accuracy.

Hours of Work

40 hours per week

Work week

5 days

Location

Centurion | National reference Laboratory

Closing Date

25 July 2026 at 21:00

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