Luzell Britz

I am a detail-oriented and quality-driven laboratory professional with experience in clinical research, microbiology, and quality management. My background includes processing clinical trial samples according to GCP and protocol requirements, performing microbiological testing and pathogen identification, spread plating, colony counting, and maintaining strict quality standards through audits, proficiency testing, and non-conformance management. I am passionate about scientific excellence, continuous improvement, and using data to support better healthcare outcomes.

I am known for my strong organizational skills, adaptability, and ability to work effectively in both independent and collaborative environments. I am now seeking opportunities where I can apply my scientific expertise, analytical thinking, and commitment to quality while continuing to grow professionally and contribute to meaningful research and healthcare initiatives.

Laboratory Medical Technician at Task Laboratory (2024-12 – Present)

• Participate in QMS activities, internal audits, proficiency testing, non-conformances, CAPA's, SOP writing and reviewing
• Routine processing of sputum samples for clinical trials as per laboratory SOP
• Liquid and solid culture for Mycobacterium, Acid fast microscopy
• Molecular Testing: GeneXpert, Hain LPA, TB-MBLA
• Performing clinical testing procedures, reviewing and verifying test results
• Capturing clinical trial information on laboratory information system
• Laboratory housekeeping, including maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments
• Practicing and performing GLP and carrying out operations according to OHS act

Intern Medical Scientist at NHLS - Tygerberg Hospital (2022-06 – 2024-09)

Designing molecular assays

• Molecular diagnostics- 16S rRNA, ITS, Hain PCR, Line Probe Assays
• Analysis of sanger sequences for bacterial and fungal identification
• Writing SOP's, diagnostic reports and case studies
• Validation and verification of kits and assays
• Diagnostic processing of clinical specimens eg; urine, blood cultures, cerebrospinal fluids, sterile fluids, tissues, respiratory samples & stools
• Quality control for kits, assays and control organisms
• Isolate storage, stock control
• Journal club and research presentations
• General lab maintenance and housekeeping

Laboratory Technician/Research Assistant at Stellenbosch University (2021-03 – 2022-05)

• Receiving & processing clinical samples for infection control purposes
• Identification and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing
• Data entry on Redcap
• General Laboratory Housekeeping and Maintenance
• Quality Checks and quality control

Intern Medical Scientist (Covid contract) at NHLS - Tygerberg Hospital (2020-09 – 2021-02)

• Receiving and testing viral serology and diagnostic tests
• SARS COV-2 serology
• Quality Control, Validation and Calibration
• Maintenance and general laboratory housekeeping
• Stock control

Covid-19 Community Health Worker at Keth'Impilo (2020-05 – 2021-02)

• Screening and Testing of Covid-19

MSc in Nanosciences – Stellenbosch University (2020)

BSc (Hons) in Medical Biosciences – Stellenbosch University (2017)

BSc in Medical Biosciences – Stellenbosch University (2016)