Senior Laboratory Animal Technologist (P001524)

North West University; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institute in Potchefstroom is seeking a Senior Laboratory Animal Technologist to manage breeding programs for SPF rodents and oversee laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Animal Science and at least three years of experience in animal laboratory science and rodent husbandry. Excellent communication and management skills are required. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Registered with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ animal laboratory science experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in rodent husbandry.

Responsibilities

• Provide management oversight to breeding and supply of SPF rodents.
• Implement and maintain a quality management system.
• Manage staff and liaise with researchers.

Skills

Fluent in English

Management ability

Computer literacy

Knowledge of rodent strains

Systematic organisational skills

Communication ability

Knowledge of health screening systems

Knowledge of infectious agents

Education

Bachelor of Science degree or advanced diploma in Laboratory Animal Science (NQF level 7)

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Job description

Job title : Senior Laboratory Animal Technologist (P001524)

Job Location : North West, Potchefstroom

Deadline : October 31, 2025

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To provide management oversight to the breeding and supply of Specified Pathogen Free (SPF) rodents, as well as to provide technical assistance to researchers.
• The position shall also provide management and implementation of a quality management system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• GLP Operations Management – management assistance.
• GLP rodent breeding management.
• Managing staff.
• Liaison with researchers and technical support.
• Delivery and administration of training and research support.
• Maintain quality assurance system.
• Services and appliances liaison.
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree or advanced diploma in Laboratory Animal Science (NQF level 7).
• Fluent in English.
• Registered with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ animal laboratory science experience as a Senior Animal Laboratory l Technologist.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in rodent husbandry as a Senior Animal Laboratory Technologist.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES

• A minimum of three (3) years’ management experience as a supervisor.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the establishment and implementation of a quality assurance system.
• Fluent in Afrikaans would be a recommendation for training purposes.

KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Computer literacy, particularly in processing data (Excel, MS Word) and internet.
• Knowledge of different rodent strains and an understanding of the application of Mendel’s laws.
• Knowledge of health screening systems (sentinels) and aseptic sampling techniques.
• Knowledge of animal breeding behaviour.
• Knowledge of different infectious agents, how they multiply, spread and affect animals.
• The ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Operation and management of quality management systems.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Systematic organisational skills.
• Communication ability.
• Management ability.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Confidentiality.

Apply by : 27 October 2025