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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)
 
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
 
The ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (ARC-OVR) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Pretoria:
 
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: DIAGNOSTIC PARASITOLOGY
 
 
Key Performance Areas:
• Perform molecular tests for the vector-borne parasitic diseases,
• Entry of results into Access Database and drafting of letters,
• Responsible for hard copy and computer record keeping of results,
• Communicating results to clients,
• Diagnostic samples: Receiving, identifying, allocating, preparing and processing samples in such away as to ensure that all of the blood and serum samples of an individual animal correspond,
• Responsible for normal housekeeping duties such as recording temperatures of fridges & freezers, uality control, maintenance of apparatus etc,
• Adhering to all Safety and GLP rules and regulations.
 
Requirements:
• National Diploma (Vet Technologist: Microbiology/Biochemistry/molecular biology),
• Registered with SAVC.
 

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Enquiries: Mr B Peba, Tel: (012) 529 9427
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 06 MAY 2021
 
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens.
 
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and nationality. NB: Non-RSA Citizens/work permit holders must attach certified copies) as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees must be e-mail to Kele@arc.agric.za.
 
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.