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Animal Technologist Small Animal Unit SANDRINGHAM Medical / Emergency / Health / Lab
JHB North, Johannesburg - GautengAnimal Technologist: Small Animal UnitSandringhamR479 099paKey Job Responsibilities:To perform all aspect of animal husbandry as per National Code for Animal Use in order to facilitate the smooth running of the unitTo supervise routine animal breeding care handling and clean carried out by the Animal Caretakers to ensure a regular supply of animals in line with the National Code for Animal UseTo liaise with internal / external clients in order to facilitate the selection and dispatch of animals as per client requirementsTo perform scientific procedures (Testing) as approved by the NHLS Animal Ethics Committee and to co-ordinate daily work with the SAVP QC department to ensure the safety and efficacy of the anti-venom productsTo maintain record-keeping of all breeding and test animals, the recording of data using customized data programs and processing all other relevant documentation to ensure good laboratory practicesTo monitor environment parameters to ensure the efficacy of the barrier and maintain the health status of the animalsTo participate in animal research activities in line with scope of practice as approved by SAVCTo prepare and maintain SOPs to comply with good laboratory practiceTo deputize for the Supervisor (Small Animal Unit) in the event of absence to ensure the smooth running of the unitTo perform any reasonable ad hoc tasks which fall within the general function of the animal unitTo ensure that the small unit operates in line with the requirement of the SAVCMinimum requirements and key competency:Two (2) years' experience as Laboratory Animal TechnologistNational Diploma in Animal Health or Related (NQF Level 6)SA Veterinary Council registration as Laboratory Animal TechnologistAffiliation to Institute of Animal TechnologyKnowledge of Scientific proceduresKnowledge of laboratory animal breeding systemsKnowledge of GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)Knowledge of SPF barrier unitsComputer Literacy SkillsWritten and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of how to administer and withdraw fluids on laboratory animalsAdministrative skillsSupervisory skillsClosing date for applications: 12 February 2025Should you not hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessfulApply for this Job

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