Lab Assistant | Cytology | Cedar Road Jobs

  • Full Time
  • Science, South Africa

Ampath

Job Opportunity: Lab Assistant (Cytology)

Ampath is one of Southern Africa’s leading pathology laboratories. We take pride in providing innovative, professional, and high-quality laboratory services to healthcare practitioners and patients. We are currently looking for a Lab Assistant to join our Cytology department at our Cedar Road location.

Job Overview

  • Location: Gauteng
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Field: Science
  • Experience: 1 year

Role Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Education: You must have successfully completed Grade 12 (Matric).
  • Professional Registration: You must be registered with the HPCSA as a Lab Assistant in Cytology.
  • Experience: At least one year of experience working as a Lab Assistant in a laboratory environment is required.
  • Availability: You must be willing to work specific shifts, which may include Saturdays and Sundays.

Required Skills

  • Communication: You must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
  • Mathematics: You should have good basic numerical skills and feel comfortable performing everyday calculations.
  • Work Ethic: A focus on accuracy, teamwork, and maintaining a positive laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this position, your work will directly support the laboratory’s daily operations. Your duties will include:

  • Receiving and processing gynecological specimens.
  • Preparing cytology samples for testing.
  • Performing general laboratory tasks to ensure efficient operations.
  • Assisting with administrative work and keeping the workspace clean and safe.
  • Helping to maintain strong professional relationships with clients.
  • Contributing to a high-performance team culture and participating in learning opportunities.

Method of Application

If you are interested and meet the qualifications for this position, please apply through the official Ampath career portal.