Research Technician : Veterinary

The Agricultural Research Council; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural research institution in Pretoria seeks an individual to assist with research on insects important to veterinary health. Applicants must hold a National Diploma in Veterinary Technology, with professional SAVC membership required. The role entails maintaining a tsetse colony, assisting with field research, and training interns. A competitive remuneration package is offered, and preference will be given to designated groups in line with Employment Equity Act.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Professional membership: SAVC registration is compulsory.
• Driver's license is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research on insects of veterinary importance.
• Maintain and administer the tsetse colony.
• Interpret bioassay results and update mortality database.
• Assist during field trips and manage fly collection.
• Train interns and maintain infrastructure.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to assist researchers

Education

National Diploma in Veterinary Technology

B-Tech in Veterinary Technology

Job description

Responsibilities

Assist with research on insects of veterinary importance in the field including Black flies, Culicoides, Stomoxys, Tabanid and Tsetse flies. Assist in the maintenance and administration of the ARC-OVR tsetse colony. Take irradiated blood for bioassays and interpret the results. Update weekly tsetse colony mortality database. Assist Researchers during field trips with trap deployment, fly collection management. Responsible for maintaining infrastructure and facilities. Responsible for training interns and providing support as needed. Adhering to all Safety and GLP rules and regulations.

Requirements

National Diploma in Veterinary Technology. B-Tech in Veterinary Technology will be an added advantage. Professional membership: SAVC registration is compulsory. Good interpersonal skills. A driver's licence will be an added advantage.

Contact and Closing Date

Enquiries: Dr M Taioe. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 NOVEMBER.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position.

Additional information

The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six months' probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act. Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver's license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form. SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful.