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Role Purpose:

Perform all key Responsibilities of a Veterinary Technologist in a Veterinary Laboratory.

Required Knowledge & Skills: 

• Competency in Serology & Bacteriology.
• Computer literacy required
• Experience with a LIMS
• Previous Experience as a SANAS Technical Signatory
• Effective time management skills
• Proven willingness and ability to coach and direct staff
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently when required.
• Extensive knowledge of ISO 17025 and of DOA & SAVC Requirements. 
• Valid South African Driver’s License and OWN transport 

Required Qualification and Experience:

• National Diploma in Veterinary Technology.
• Registered as a Veterinary Technologist at SAVC.
• Comply with the SAVC CPD Requirements for Veterinary Para-Professionals according to ACT NO 19 OF 1982).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an ISO17025 SANAS accredited laboratory.
• SANAS 17025-2017 Certificate

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, organise and control the activities for serological evaluation using prescribed procedures.
• Ensure that all incoming samples are correctly identified and processed in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Ensure that examination of all samples commences as per sample receipt and handling protocols.
• To provide accurate, timeous and reliable results in all areas of responsibility. 
• The microbiological evaluation of samples received from various customers. 
• Responsibilities of a SANAS technical signatory 
• Planning, implementing and evaluating new methodology; participate in validating of methods. 
• Ensure that all equipment in the department is maintained in a safe working condition and that specified items are check in accordance with protocols. 
• Participate in Proficiency Testing Schemes and that the results trended and evaluated.
• Ensure effective stock management programs. 
• Ensure quality management system adherence.
• Meet the requirements of ISO 17025, DAFF, SAVC and other regulatory bodies that may be applicable.

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