{"id":34819,"date":"2026-04-29T10:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/laboratory-technician-laboratory-analyst\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T10:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:01:09","slug":"laboratory-technician-laboratory-analyst","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/laboratory-technician-laboratory-analyst\/","title":{"rendered":"Laboratory Technician \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Laboratory Analyst"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Description<\/p>\n<p>\tThe main purpose of this position is to ensure that all equipment is functioning as per the design and purpose as well as ensuring good turnaround times, equipment availability and support to the Quality department. 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