RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: VETERINARY

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

Job description

• To render a quality analytical/diagnostic service by performing bacteriological tests on veterinary samples in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. These include but not limited to:
• Performing routine culture, isolation, and identification of bacterial pathogens from animal feed, environmental, or animal samples
• Performing bio-typing and serotyping of zoonotic bacteria
• Receiving and recording of samples details in record books and correctly storing samples
• Planning and execution of diagnostic work
• Recording results in the appropriate results books and LabWare system
• Maintenance of reagents and consumable stock
• Maintenance of the Quality Management system (ISO 17025)
• Assisting in the improvement and development of new test methods in collaboration with the Researcher/Senior Researcher.
• Providing research support by giving project input regarding technical detail and carrying out assigned technical tasks.