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Laboratory Support Technician: Sample Handling & QA
Kabstrading Co
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richards bay, South-Africa
Location
richards bay
Posted
June 08, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, label, log, and store samples according to SOPs and chain-of-custody requirements
- Prepare media, reagents, buffers, and consumables (as trained)
- Assist with basic lab tests and routine procedures under supervision
- Operate and care for lab equipment (e.g., balances, centrifuges, pH meters, autoclaves) and report faults
- Clean, sanitise, and maintain workspaces, glassware, and instruments
- Support inventory: stock counting, ordering requests, and tracking expiry dates
- Dispose of waste safely (biohazard/chemical/general) in line with safety protocols
- Record results and activities accurately in worksheets/LIMS/logbooks
- Follow health & safety and quality standards (e.g., GMP/GLP/ISO 17025 where applicable)
- Assist with audits, sample traceability, and document control as required