Job Description

Closing date: 1 September 2025

Job Purpose:

Perform veterinary diagnostic testing in compliance with AssureCloud's quality, safety, and accreditation standards. The role focuses on accurate analysis of animal samples, efficient lab operations, and professional service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform routine and advanced veterinary diagnostic tests, including serology, molecular diagnostics, and bacteriology. Verify, interpret, and troubleshoot diagnostic results to ensure accuracy and reliability. Receive, register, and process samples in the LIMS, maintaining full traceability. Maintain laboratory instruments, including cleaning, calibration, and servicing. Ensure timely reporting of results, manage turnaround times, and implement corrective actions where needed. Adhere to OHS, SANAS, and AssureCloud quality standards in all diagnostic processes. Manage stock and consumables to support uninterrupted testing. Communicate professionally with veterinarians, clients, and internal teams. Participate in ongoing training to maintain SAVC registration and diagnostic expertise. Support AssureCloud's values, ethics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

Diploma or degree in Veterinary Science or Veterinary Technology. Current registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) (mandatory).

Experience:

1-2 years of experience in a serology, molecular diagnostics, bacteriology or virology laboratory environment. Experience as a SANAS Technical Signatory (advantageous). Experience with ISO 17025 accredited labs (advantageous).

Skills & Knowledge:

Strong understanding of veterinary diagnostic techniques and animal disease detection. Knowledge of SANAS accreditation, ISO 17025 standards, and OHS compliance. Proficiency in lab instrumentation, troubleshooting, and diagnostic data interpretation. High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and teamwork, liaising with veterinarians and clients. * Ability to manage turnaround times, stock, and reporting efficiently in a high-volume diagnostic environment.