First Veterinary Technologist: 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:

Post level 9: First Veterinary technologist

• 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;
• Competent in techniques practiced in a histopathology laboratory; and
• Advanced knowledge of ISO17025.

Post level 10: Senior Veterinary Technologist

• National Diploma in Veterinary Technology;
• Two years’ experience performing Histotechniques (Microtomy, tissue processing and HistoStains);
• Registration with South African Veterinary Council; 
• Proficient knowledge of Histotechniques;
• Competent in techniques practiced in a histopathology laboratory; and
• Basic knowledge of ISO17025.

Post level 11: Veterinary Technologist

• National Diploma in Veterinary Technology;
• One year experience performing Histotechniques (Microtomy, tissue processing and HistoStains);
• Registration with South African Veterinary Council; 
• Basic knowledge of Histotechniques;
• Competent in techniques practised in a histopathology laboratory; and
• Knowledge of ISO17025 will be an added advantage.