Senior Laboratory Animal Technician (P001524) at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• GLP Operations Management – management assistance.
• GLP rodent breeding management.
• Managing staff.
• Liaison with researchers and technical support.
• Delivery and administration of training and research support.
• Maintain quality assurance system.
• Services and appliances liaison.
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).

Minimum requirements

• An advanced certificate in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology (NQF level 5).
• Fluent in English for training purposes.
• Registered with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).
• A minimum of four (4) years’ animal laboratory science experience as a Senior Lab Animal Technologist.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in rodent husbandry as a Senior Lab Animal Technologist.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ management experience as a supervisor.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in establishing and implementing a quality assurance system.
• Fluent in Afrikaans for training purposes.

Apply by: 29 May 2026