Research Technician: Veterinary X4 ( 2 Years Fixed-Term Contract) (Onderstepoort) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• To render a quality proficiency test scheme (PTS) and Interlaboratory Comparison (ILC) service by
• performing general virological, bacteriological, serological, and molecular test on veterinary samples in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025.
• Receiving samples, registering them, and taking them to the laboratories.
• Testing the samples using methods such as Enzyme linked immunosorbent Assay (ELISA); Haemagglutination Inhibition (HI), Microscopic slide Agglutination (MAT); Compliment Fixation Test (CFT), Milk Ring Test (MRT); Rose Bengal Test (RBT), Agar Gel Immuno- Diffusion (AGID), Virus and bacterial Isolation and culture, Virus Neutralisation Test (VNT) etc.
• Aliquoting, freeze drying and storing samples, and data capture.
• Assisting in all quality assurance (QA) in the laboratories.
• Providing diagnostic support by giving project inputs regarding technical details and carrying out assigned technical tasks.

Requirements

• National Diploma or B-Tech in Veterinary Technology.
• Professional membership: SAVC registration is compulsory.
• Knowledge of veterinary viral pathogens and diseases.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• A license will be an added advantage.