Animal Technician

Wearetheuniversity

Camperdown, NSW, Australia
Base: $90,155 - $95,259 aud; bonus/equity: not spe...
Animal husbandry services
Regulatory compliance in animal research
Rodent breeding colony management
Laboratory Animal Services is a professional service unit supporting high-quality biomedical research across multiple campuses and facilities

Job Summary

  • Laboratory Animal Services is a professional service unit supporting high-quality biomedical research across multiple campuses and facilities.
  • The Animal Technician role involves providing technical research support, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with animal welfare and safety regulations.
  • The position offers a full-time, continuing role with a base salary plus superannuation and requires participation in an overtime roster including weekends and public holidays.

Matching Summary

Laboratory Animal Services is a professional service unit supporting high-quality biomedical research across multiple campuses and facilities.

Salary

Base: $90,155 - $95,259 AUD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Animal husbandry services
  • Regulatory compliance in animal research
  • Rodent breeding colony management
  • High standard animal handling skills
  • Workplace Health and Safety compliance
  • Weekend and public holiday work roster

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and flexibility
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong record-keeping skills
  • Commitment to animal welfare
  • Valid Australian Driver’s License
  • General physical fitness

Key Requirements

  • Qualifications or equivalent experience in relevant field
  • Experience managing rodent breeding colonies
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia
  • Ability to lift and push up to 15kg
  • Completion of pre-employment medical and background checks

Work Rights

Unrestricted work rights in Australia required

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