Pre-Analytical Intern
Lancet Laboratory
Requirements
- ✓To qualify for the internship, applicants need:
- ✓Grade 12 or an NQF Level 4 qualification
- ✓A BSc degree is considered advantageous
- ✓Although the position is entry-level, candidates with a science background may have an added advantage due to the technical nature of laboratory environments.
- ✓Why This Opportunity Matters
- ✓Internships like this are valuable because they provide practical workplace exposure in a highly structured healthcare setting. Lancet Laboratories is known for its fast-paced and professional environment where employees develop skills in:
- ✓Time management
- ✓Accuracy and attention to detail
- ✓Compliance and laboratory procedures
- ✓Healthcare operations
- ✓Professional communication
About this role
Pre-Analytical Intern Opportunity at Lancet Laboratories
– A Great Start for Young Healthcare Professionals
If you’re a recent matriculant or science graduate looking to break into the healthcare and laboratory industry, Lancet Laboratories
has opened an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Analytical Intern based in Richmond, Johannesburg. This fixed-term internship offers hands-on exposure to one of South Africa’s leading pathology laboratories and is ideal for candidates eager to gain practical workplace experience in a professional medical environment.
What the Internship Is About
The internship focuses on supporting the Pre-Analytical team, which plays a critical role in the handling and processing of pathology samples before laboratory testing begins. Interns will assist with sorting, registering, and distributing specimens while ensuring all samples are handled accurately and according to standard operating procedures.
Successful candidates will also help:
Track specimen progress
Maintain organised workflows
Ensure proper sample prioritisation
Support a clean and compliant laboratory environment
This role gives interns direct exposure to healthcare operations and laboratory systems, making it an excellent stepping stone for future careers in pathology, biomedical science, healthcare administration, or laboratory technology.
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