Animal Care & Lab Support Assistant

Africa Health Research Institute; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Africa Health Research Institute in Durban, South Africa, seeks a Laboratory General Assistant to perform general cleaning, cage preparation, and stock management in the mouse and guinea pig breeding unit. The role requires following SOPs and supporting daily animal husbandry.

The incumbent will ensure equipment is functioning, assist with transport of supplies, and maintain stock levels of consumables, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness in a values-driven environment at AHRI.

Qualifications

• Minimum Matric or equivalent qualification.
• 2–4 years’ experience working with animals.
• 1–2 years’ lab experience would be advantageous.
• Active listening, time management and ability to follow instructions are required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitizing the unit (level O) including cages and animal rooms.
• Prepare cages, water bottles and food for designated areas.
• Assist with transport of litter, waste, equipment and supplies per SOPs.
• Ensure equipment required for daily management of the unit is functioning and report issues.
• Maintain stock levels of food, bedding and consumables and place orders as needed.
• General cleaning of the unit, floors, surfaces and waste removal.
• Assist with disinfection and routine animal husbandry as per SOPs.

Skills

Active listening

Time management

Taking instruction

Education

Matric or equivalent qualification

Job description

Africa Health Research Institute in Durban, South Africa, seeks a Laboratory General Assistant to perform general cleaning, cage preparation, and stock management in the mouse and guinea pig breeding unit. The role requires following SOPs and supporting daily animal husbandry.

The incumbent will ensure equipment is functioning, assist with transport of supplies, and maintain stock levels of consumables, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness in a values-driven environment at AHRI.