Laboratory Animal Technician

**Listing reference**: ukzn_000707- **Listing status**: Online- **Position summary***Industry**:Education & Training
- **Job category**:University and Academy**Location**:Westville
- **Contract**:Permanent**Remuneration**:Market Related
- **EE position**:Yes
- **Introduction**- COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNICIAN, (Grade 11), BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH UNIT, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, WESTVILLE CAMPUS.
- **Job description** The incumbent will be required to provide technical support in the Biomedical Resources Unit, a laboratory animal facility
- The applicant is expected to be trained in working with laboratory animals and animal material, which he/she may have acquired whilst working in a similar unit.
- A sound knowledge of health, safety and hygiene within a mínimal disease animal unit is advantageous.
- He/she would be working in a unit that operates 365 days a year hence he/she may have after hour duties as part of their normal schedule.-
- **Minimum requirements**Matric/Grade 12/ Senior Certificate
- One (1) year relevant qualification in Animal related studies or Animal Welfare
- One (1) year relevant work experience-
- **Essential Requirements**Basic knowledge of the importance of hygiene management, and animal welfare practices
- Basic computer literacy, data capturing and record keeping
- Prepared to be registered or authorised with the South African Veterinary Council to perform Laboratory Animal procedures and/or the ability to be trained for authorisation
- Proof of health clearance concerning any allergies that could jeopardise work performance
- Physically able to perform hard labour
- Fulfil Holiday and weekend duties
- **_- **The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.**Please do not send us copies of your degree and other certificates. We will request certified copies if you are short listed for interview.
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