{"id":2317,"date":"2025-08-26T16:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T16:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/job\/laboratory-scientist\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T00:48:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T00:48:59","slug":"laboratory-scientist","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/?post_type=job_listing&p=2317","title":{"rendered":"LABORATORY SCIENTIST"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VACANCY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT\u00a0\u00a0A leading and rapidly expanding medical laboratory in Botswana is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Laboratory Scientist to join our dynamic team. We are committed to excellence and innovation in diagnostic services, operating at the highest international standards.\u00a0\u00a0Position: Laboratory Scientist \u2013 Histopathology &amp; Cytology\u00a0\u00a0We are looking for a dedicated Laboratory Scientist specializing in Histopathology and Cytopathology to play a key role in our Anatomical Pathology department. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing critical laboratory processes, ensuring the utmost accuracy and quality in diagnostic testing.\u00a0\u00a0Key Responsibilities:\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Perform and supervise the full range of histopathological techniques.<br \/>\n\u2022 Conduct gross examination, dissection, and description of surgical tissue specimens.<br \/>\n\u2022 Oversee and participate in tissue processing, embedding, microtomy (sectioning), and staining (H&amp;E, special stains).<br \/>\n\u2022 Ensure the highest standards of quality control are maintained throughout all procedures.<br \/>\n\u2022 Operate, calibrate, and maintain sophisticated laboratory equipment.<br \/>\n\u2022 Strictly adhere to and promote the standards and protocols required for ISO 15189:2022 accreditation.<br \/>\n\u2022 Maintain accurate and detailed records in accordance with laboratory guidelines.<br \/>\n\u2022 Collaborate with pathologists and other laboratory staff to ensure efficient workflow and accurate diagnosis.\u00a0\u00a0Minimum Qualifications &amp; Experience:\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 A Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a directly related field.<br \/>\n\u2022 Must be registered with the relevant professional body (e.g., Health Professions Council of Botswana)\u00a0\u00a0Essential Experience:\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 A minimum of 3 years of hands-on, post-qualification experience in a Histopathology and Cytopathology laboratory.<br \/>\n\u2022 Proven and specific experience working within a laboratory accredited to ISO 15189:2022. Experience with the 2022 version of the standard is highly desirable.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>JOB APPLICATION DETAILS<\/p>\n<p>APPLICATION DETAILS<br \/>\nClosing Date: 10 days from the date of this advertisementInterested applicants should submit Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Interest to:<br \/>\nDiagnofirm (Pty) Ltd.,<br \/>\nPrivate Bag 283, Gaborone, Botswana<\/p>\n<p>undefined<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Diagnofirm (Pty) Ltd","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[493],"job-types":[34],"class_list":{"0":"post-2317","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-gaborone","7":"job-type-contract"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2317","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2317"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=2317"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2317"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2317"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}