The Bioresources technician is responsible for the daily care of research animals including animal husbandry, environmental monitoring & enrichment, record keeping welfare checks and facility sanitation.
We are looking for dynamic and team-orientated person to work in our Bioresources team. This role will suit someone with prior experience in breeding of rodents, maintenance of experimental models of rodents and basic injection techniques. The role will be mostly husbandry based with some administration duties included.
Essential criteria for the role:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar position
- Certificate Animal Technician, Diploma Animal Technology or similar
- Working knowledge with rodents, breeding systems and animal husbandry
- Understanding of the importance of animal welfare
- Proficient in animal handling and basic animal procedures
- Sound administrative skills, including sound computer literacy and database management experience
- knowledge of the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes (2013)
- Physically fit with the ability to lift heavy boxes and equipment
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision
This role will include being part of a weekend roster, working at two different facilities and some facility sanitation. This is a full time position fixed term for one year with the possibility of extension. This position is required to be on a weekend and public holiday roster for 3 hours each day in addition to normal hours. Remuneration package includes access to generous salary packaging.
The successful candidate will need to provide a National Police check before commencement.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
Submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience that make you suitable for this role (maximum one page) to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the full position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact Carla Smith.
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 6th Arpil 2018.