Animal Technician - Herston, Australia - QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

Verified Company

Herston, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter

Description

Full time, permanent role

Contribute to world class medical research
Attractive salary packaging & superannuation options

About QIMR Berghofer:

QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading translational medical research institute focused on improving health by developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies, specifically in the areas of Cancer, Infection and Inflammation, Mental Health and Neuroscience, and Population Health.

Based in Herston, Brisbane and working in close collaboration with clinicians and other research institutes, QIMR Berghofer is home to more than 600 scientists, students and non-research staff.

QIMR Berghofer has a vision to lead the way to significant innovation in health outcomes, nationally and globally. We cooperate with, and where possible assist the work of other medical research institutions within the State and globally.

QIMR Berghofer Values are:

Excellence and Integrity
Collaboration and Partnership
Respect and Diversity
Accountability

About Scientific Services:

Scientific Services provides a diverse array of support services to researchers across QIMR Berghofer; including flow cytometry, microscopy, histology, GMP production, animal facilities, veterinary services, analytical facilities, sample processing services, scientific equipment management and cryogenics.

Role Purpose / Responsibilities:

Ensure work practices comply with the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, related legislative requirements, the Institute's OH&S polices and procedures and the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) recommendations.
Prepare food and water and care for breeding and research animals to ensure animals are maintained in healthy condition within an enriched environment
Maintain accurate records of animal numbers, agistment, breeding, weaning and health status
Provide clean cages for animals including operation of steam autoclaves and cleaning equipment
Maintain animal holding rooms in clean and disease free status and dispose of waste materials in accordance with legislation and facility standard operating procedures.
Perform sample collection, dietary supplementation and euthanasia procedures.
Ensure that all work on, and with, animals in the facility complies with Australian Code of Practice
Participate in public holiday and weekend roster duties

About you:

To be successful in this position you need to possess the following attributes:

_ Essential_

Hold Certificate III Animal Technology or equivalent, or progress/intention to attain
Proven and demonstrated knowledge of animal husbandry
Proven and demonstrated abilities in animal handling techniques
Proven ability to keep and maintain accurate records with high level of accuracy
Proven ability to work effectively in a high throughput team and independently
Capacity to meet deadlines and to follow tasks through to completion

_ Desirable_

Experience with injections, sample collection and euthanasia techniques
Experience in laboratory animal care in a scientific research environment
Experience in laboratory techniques with sample preparation and analysis
Knowledge of regulatory bodies and legislation governing laboratory animal care
Basic computer knowledge including MS Office
Basic knowledge of animal physiology and genetics of breeding

Remuneration:
Salary range is $59,094 to $63,202 p.a. plus super and salary packaging. This is a full-time, permanent appointment.

Closing Date:27 August 2023

What we offer: