Technical Manager/ Senior Veterinary Technologist

About the position

A well-established food and animal feed company conducting analyses for the poultry and related animal feeds industry requires the above to manage a team of analysts and drive the technical department ensuring that ISO 17025 validations are planned, run and written up to submit, as well as all other functions within the department are followed through and done correctly.
Minimum requirements for the role:

• A BTech Veterinary Technology with postgraduate being advantageous.
• The successful candidate must be registered with the veterinary council.
• Previous experience (minimum 5 years) having worked on planning, running and writing up ISO 17025 validations to submit is essential.
• Previous experience having worked within the poultry and related industries is preferred.
• Previous experience having worked within the field of molecular and bacteriology is essential (Minimum 5 years).
• Must have a sound understanding of serology, microbiology and molecular principles.
• Must have knowledge and experience in method validation including design and running.
• Must be able to display analytical, innovative and research thinking.
• Must be able to write sops according to minimum standards.
• Must have strong communication and computer skills including excel.
• Knowledge of working on different analytical equipment will be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing a team of analysts and driving the technical department ensuring that ISO 17025 validations are planned, run and written up to submit.
• Providing feedback to the operations manager on all work-related matters.
• Managing and overseeing all data capturing and reviews.
• Overseeing and managing all test methods according to their training capacity or competency.
• Maintaining a minimum stock level of all materials needed.
• Reviewing and verifying test results.
• Using appropriate methods and techniques to carry out tests.
• Reviewing and evaluating sops including optimisation of current methods.
• Developing new analytical methods with relevant validation.
• Conducting staff training on technical concepts and methodology.
• Promoting and maintaining laboratory safety procedures at the section level.
• Promoting and maintaining efficient laboratory conditions required for personnel safety and effective running of tests.
• Providing guidance to laboratory analysts.
• Completing and participating in non-conformance investigations.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

Desired Skills:

• Animal Feeds
• Veterinary
• Technical Manager