Control Veterinary Technologist - Department of Paraclinical Sciences at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for the Tissue Culture and Veterinary Pharmaceutical Analytical Laboratories for: 

• Providing extensive technical support in cell culture techniques and immuno-assays (e.g., ELISA) and HPLC;
• Applying the basic principles of an ISO 17025 quality system;
• Assisting postgraduate students undertaking routine cell culture procedures and pharmaceutical analysis within the Sections of Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Phytomedicine;
• Providing chemical analytical support and analysis for departmental research projects;
• Assisting in facility administration and maintenance;
• The maintenance of equipment and storage consumables (e.g., chemicals) used during experiments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A National Diploma in Veterinary Technology with 5 years’ relevant experience or a BTech or BHSc in Veterinary Technology with 3 years’ relevant experience;
• Registered with the South African Veterinary Council as a Veterinary Technologist; and
• Practical experience (hands-on) in one or more of the following techniques: tissue/cell culture, phytomedicine formulation, ELISA, and/or HPLC.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proficient ability to develop and optimize new HPLC and ELISA methods and cell culture techniques;
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of ISO 17025 accreditation;
• Skilled in the use of MS Windows, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a group;
• Ability to manage laboratory schedules and coordinate student rosters, and
• Ability to design and implement SOPs for equipment use and ensure fair and efficient use of shared equipment.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A postgraduate qualification in the relevant field;
• Experience in a cell culture laboratory and/or in an analytical laboratory directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified;
• Experience in implementing the principles and standard operating procedures that encompass ISO 17025 accreditation; and
• Experience in developing and validating new analytical methods.

CLOSING DATE: 4 February 2026