In Vivo Research Technologist (S) at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct common procedures on animals for studies, including collecting body fluids and administering substances via multiple routes.
• Collect and capture TB testing records, animal pedigree records, breeding records.
• Handling and manual restraint of more than one species (rodents, non-human primates)
• Monitoring the effect of administered substance.
• Assist with blood sampling procedure in horses.
• Provide technical assistance to students.
• Ensure quality and reliable data & records with few or no mistakes.
• Manage and keep records of lab consumables and inventory stock levels.
• Providing care and maintenance of animals during and after working hours.
• Maintain acceptable housing and environmental conditions with suitable, species-specific enrichments.
• Monitoring animal health (TB testing on animals, health/behavioral checks, report disease symptoms, early intervention and minor treatment of injuries, and techniques pertaining to prevention of zoonoses and infectious diseases).
• Adhere to PUDAC SOP’s and MRC ECRA requirements and OHS with minimum or no deviations.

CoreRequirements:

• 3 Year Diploma in Animal Science & Technology (IAT- Level 3)/Laboratory Animal Technology or Veterinary Nursing, Animal Health Technology
• Registered with the SA Veterinary Council
• 3 Years’ experience in lab animal housing and care or exposure to veterinary environment
• Willingness to work in a research laboratory animal facility and follow strict ethical and biosafety guidelines.
• Experience maintaining accurate records of animal care, breeding, and facility activities.
• Experience working in a controlled research environment, following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to work within a team.
• Willingness to work after hours and over weekends or public holidays.
• Willingness to undergo a health assessment including TB testing.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word)

Advantageous:

• 2-3 Years experience in lab animal environment housing non-human primates.
• Knowledge of animal physiology, anatomy and basic veterinary procedures, basic lab activities
• Experience with breeding colonies, health monitoring, and supporting research procedures.
• Familiarity with record keeping and maintaining facility logs.
• Code 08 manual Driver’s license