Senior Laboratory Animal Technologist

Listing reference: nwu_000077
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 6 August 2021
Position summary
Industry: Other Sectors & Industries
Job category: Office Support
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFTSROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY: HEALTH SCIENCES DEPARTMENT: PRECLINICAL DRUG DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM VACANCY: SENIOR LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNOLOGIST PEROMNES NUMBER: 10 POSITION NUMBER: P002163 PERMANENT APPOINTMENT Purpose of the position: To provide management oversight to the breeding and supply of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) rodents, as well as to provide technical assistance to researchers. The position shall also provide management and implementation of a quality management system.
Job description

Functional/Technical competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
·       Knowledge of different rodent strains and an understanding of the application of Mendel’s laws
·       Knowledge of health screening systems (sentinels) and aseptic sampling techniques
·       Knowledge of laboratory rodent breeding behaviour
·       Knowledge of different infectious agents, how they multiply, spread and affect animals
·       Technical knowledge of and experience in especially an SPF area
·       Experience in keeping animals in the best microbiological status
·       The ability to function independently and as part of a team
·       Small animal (rodent) experimental techniques
·       Computer literacy, particularly in processing data (Excel, MS Word)
·       Good planning and forethought
·       Analytical thinking and data interpretation
·       Interpersonal relations
 
 
Recommendations…
  • Membership with SAALAS
  • 3 Years’ experience in an experimental rodent breeding facility
  • 3 Years’ experience with animal research (mice and rats) techniques
  • 3 Years’ experience in implementation of a quality assurance system such as OECD Good Laboratory Practice

Minimum requirements

·       Three-year diploma in experimental Animal Technology or equivalent (IAT Level 3)
·       Registration/Full Authorisation with the South African Veterinary Council
 
Responsibilities:
·       SPF rodent breeding management
·       SPF operations management
·       Managing of staff
·       Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
·       Liaison with researchers and technical support
·       Establish and implement a quality assurance system
·       Service and appliances liaison
·       Import/ export permits
Recommendations…
  • Membership with SAALAS
  • 3 Years’ experience in an experimental rodent breeding facility
  • 3 Years’ experience with animal research (mice and rats) techniques
  • 3 Years’ experience in implementation of a quality assurance system such as OECD Good Laboratory Practice

ENQUIRIES                                        : Prof RK Hayeshi
 
CLOSING DATE                                 : 28 July 2021
 
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES          : As soon as possible
 
TO APPLY                                          : Please visit our website: www.nwu.ac.za/vacancies
 
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The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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