General Laboratory Assistant (Blood Bank) – No Experience Required

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

Posted: 5

About the South African National Blood Service (SANBS)

We are a national organisation dedicated to providing safe and reliable blood products to patients across South Africa. Our Blood Bank team plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of all blood products.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and reliable General Laboratory Assistant to support our Blood Bank operations. No prior experience is required – we will provide all necessary training.

Key Responsibilities

• Blood Hamper Preparation & Collection
  • Prepare BRB hampers according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Collect unused hampers within specified timeframes.
  • Retrieve empty blood hampers from wards and drop‑off points.
  • Check hampers for broken seals and report any issues to the supervisor.
  • Pack received blood and blood product stocks into fridge, freezer, or platelet agitator based on expiry dates.
  • Count and arrange blood stocks daily in expiry order.
• Waste Disposal
  • Dispose of waste according to SOPs.
  • Order and receive stock from waste disposal providers.
  • Attach traceability labels and scan containers into the CS Tracker system.
  • Place bin liners into colour‑coded medical waste containers.
  • Discard outdated samples and seal plastic liners daily.
  • Record waste information on the computer system.
  • Prepare documentation for waste traceability and dangerous goods transport.
  • Collect and place medical waste containers for removal by the approved company.
  • Verify waste weighing by the disposal company.
• Daily Laboratory Duties
  • Prepare disinfectant solutions when needed.
  • Replenish test tubes and check suitability for use.
  • Clean laboratory and equipment following SOPs.
  • Assist with blood spill clean‑up.
  • Clean and disinfect water baths, centrifuge buckets, and detergent containers.
  • Disinfect sinks, basins, and sluice areas daily.
  • Defrost and clean refrigerators and freezers on schedule.
• SHEQ Compliance
  • Assist in resolving non‑conformances, errors, and deviations from SOPs.
  • Comply with SOPs and safety, health, and environmental standards.
  • Participate in continuous SHE legislative compliance.
• General Functions
  • Perform other job‑related duties as directed by supervisors.
  • Complete the Laboratory Assistants course within the specified time.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 with Maths and one Science subject.
• No prior experience required.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of relevant legislation and company procedures.

Application Details

To apply, please visit the SANBS application portal:

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Application Deadline: Open until filled.

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