Job Details

Department

Production

Minimum experience

Associate

Company primary industry

Agriculture

Job functional area

Production

Job Description

 Genetic Centre Laboratory Assistant (Part-Time)

Introduction:

A leading genetic centre serving the commercial pig industry in Irene (Pretoria) is seeking a Genetic Centre Laboratory Assistant to join their team on a part-time basis.

Job purpose:

• Assist in processing fresh semen for the commercial pig industry twice per week.
  • Handle preparation, evaluation, dilution, packaging, and quality control of semen.
  • Work according to a fixed schedule, including weekdays, weekends, and public holidays as required.
  • Training provided by Topigs Norsvin SA on all laboratory procedures and software.

WORK SCHEDULE

Regular Schedule:
• Thursdays: 06:00 – 16:00 (alternating between production and assisting with dilutions/packaging).
• Every 2nd weekend:

• Saturday: 1.5 – 2 hours (preparation).
• Sunday: 06:00 – 18:00 (production).
• Every 2nd Monday following a worked weekend: 07:30 – 16:30.

Additional Days:
• Training period: ±8 additional days at the start.
• When covering leave periods (~4 weeks per year): Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:30.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education (essential)

• No formal degree required, but matric is required.

Desirable (as an added advantage)

• Driver’s license is a plus but not mandatory.

MINIMUM APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE (YEARS)

• No specific experience required, but laboratory or production experience is beneficial.

REQUIRED NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

• Laboratory work (advantageous but not essential).
• Team coordination and task management.
• Administrative duties and data entry.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE (ESSENTIAL)

✔ Fluent in English.
✔ Own transport to and from work.
✔ Strong communication and organisational skills.
✔ Detail-oriented and able to follow precise procedures.
✔ Ability to manage a team and work independently.
✔ Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
✔ Good physical health to meet the demands of the role.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Training provided by Topigs Norsvin SA):

 BoarPro Software Management:

• Update boar information.
• Edit and confirm orders.
• Process collections and assign orders.
• Manage inventory and production reports.

Laboratory Operations:

• Prepare for production.
• Evaluate semen using IVOSII (Computer-Assisted Semen Analysis).
• Dilute semen using an automatic dispenser system.
• Operate and maintain the GTB packaging machine.
• Package customer orders and arrange delivery instructions.
• Conduct quality control (volume, concentration, tenability).
• Perform morphology evaluation of stain smears.

General Responsibilities:

• Administrative tasks related to production.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper function of laboratory equipment.

SALARY

• Disclosed in the screening process

APPLY HERE: https://clshr.simplify.hr/Vacancy/Apply/9tgmnh