Vacancy title:
Laboratory Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Management]

Jobs at:
Platinum Medical Care Hospital

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 31 2026

Duty Station:
Msamvu Area | White House Street, opposite the Msamvu terminal Eastern gate | Morogoro

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 14 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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Platinum Medical Care Hospital – Morogoro is seeking dedicated, qualified, and compassionate healthcare professionals to join our team and contribute to the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-centred healthcare services.

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

Job Summary

The Laboratory Assistant will support laboratory operations by assisting with specimen handling, preparation, equipment maintenance, documentation, and general laboratory activities under the direction of qualified laboratory professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, label, and properly handle patient specimens.
• Assist with specimen collection and preparation as directed.
• Ensure specimens are properly identified and handled according to laboratory procedures.
• Prepare laboratory materials, reagents, and work areas.
• Assist laboratory professionals during routine testing.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of laboratory work areas.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment as instructed.
• Monitor laboratory supplies and report shortages.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Follow infection-prevention, biosafety, and waste-disposal procedures.
• Handle biological materials safely and responsibly.
• Report equipment faults, specimen issues, or other concerns to the relevant supervisor.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Laboratory Technology, or a related field, depending on the scope of duties.
• Relevant professional registration/licensing where applicable.
• Previous laboratory experience is an advantage.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Strong hygiene, safety, and organisational awareness.
• Ability to work effectively within a laboratory team.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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