Veterinary Diagnostics Specialist: ELISA & Salmonella

Rustenburg

On-site

ZAR 350,000 - 520,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Trending Talent Solutions is seeking a Veterinary Laboratory Technician with hands-on experience in ELISA and rapid plate agglutination testing. You will process environmental and animal-derived samples for Salmonella detection, maintain quality controls and ensure safe laboratory operations.

Required qualifications include a National Diploma or BTech/Bachelor in Veterinary Technology with SAVC registration where applicable.

Qualifications

Matric certificate.
National Diploma or Bachelor of Technology/Degree in Veterinary Technology, or equivalent recognized for SAVC.
Current SAVC registration as Veterinary Technologist, where required.
Training/competence in ELISA and rapid plate agglutination methods.

Responsibilities

Receive, verify, register, label and assess samples for acceptance.
Prepare samples, reagents, controls and media for ELISA and microbiology testing.
Perform ELISA testing with incubation, washing and reading.
Perform rapid plate agglutination testing and record results.
Process environmental and animal-derived samples for Salmonella testing.
Apply quality controls and investigate invalid results.
Capture data and prepare graphs for veterinary interpretation.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and report deviations.
Ensure biosafety, waste management and safety compliance.