First Technical Assistant (Senior Histotechnologist), Department of Paraclinical Sciences at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 These duties and functions include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for the daily routine work in the Histopathology Laboratory in order to achieve efficient and cost-effective service;
• Maintenance of all equipment;
• Ensure processing, embedding and cutting of samples received from various laboratories;
• Reagent preparation and staining for both the Histopathology and the Immunohistochemistry laboratories;
• Ensure that all laboratory system protocols, e.g. safety and quality details are adhered to;
• Trouble shooting and reporting all malfunctions, non-conformances and incidents;
• Maintain and manage quality assurance; and
• Administrative duties linked to the post.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Veterinary Technology;
• Three years’ experience performing Histotechniques (Microtomy, tissue processing and HistoStains);
• Registration with South African Veterinary Council;
• Advanced knowledge of Histotechniques; and
• Competent in techniques practised in a histopathology laboratory.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proficient computer skills;
• Applicable professional communication and language skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to work under pressure without compromising detail and accuracy;
• Ability to actively participate as a member of a team to move toward the completion of goals;
• Ability to accomplishes tasks and processes accurately and completely; and
• Experience in Quality Control Programmes.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Immunohistochemistry techniques experience; and
• ISO17025 knowledge.