We are a market leading provider of Testing, Inspection, Certification (TIC) and Training solutions to Africa and the Middle East, focused on food safety and workplace safety.
Safety SA has its roots in the 2018 acquisition of the NOSA group by the Carlyle sub-Saharan Africa fund. At that time, the group was primarily focused on providing occupational he...
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Perform routine and advanced veterinary diagnostic testing, including serology, molecular diagnostics, and bacteriology, in accordance with approved methods and SOPs.
Verify, interpret, and troubleshoot diagnostic results to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with quality standards.
Receive, log, and process samples in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), ensuring full traceability throughout the testing process.
Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, including routine cleaning, calibration checks, and coordination of servicing and repairs.
Ensure timely reporting of results by effectively managing workloads and turnaround times, and implementing corrective actions where deviations occur.
Comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), SANAS, ISO 17025, and AssureCloud quality system requirements in all diagnostic and laboratory activities.
Monitor and manage stock levels of reagents and consumables to support uninterrupted diagnostic testing.
Communicate professionally and effectively with veterinarians, clients, and internal teams regarding sample status, results, and technical queries within scope of practice.
Participate in ongoing training, competency assessments, and continued professional development to maintain SAVC registration and diagnostic expertise.
Support and promote AssureCloud’s values, ethical standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across laboratory operations.
Requirements
Qualifications
Diploma or Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Experience
1–2 years’ experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory environment, with exposure to one or more of the following disciplines:
Serology
Molecular Biology
Bacteriology
Virology
Experience as a SANAS Technical Signatory (advantageous)
Experience working in a SANAS‑accredited ISO 17025‑compliant laboratory (advantageous)
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