Full-time, 12-Month Parental Leave Contract

At the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), we are committed to achieving innovative, ground-breaking health and medical research that fundamentally improves the quality of life for all people.

An exciting opportunity exists within SAHMRI Bioresources for a skilled Animal Care Technician to join our team. You will work closely with other supportive and compassionate staff, to provide day-to day husbandry and care for laboratory animals within the Bioresources facility, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and facility hygiene are maintained at all times.

About the role

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking all animal related duties and responsibilities to the highest of ethical and animal care standards and in compliance with legislation and SOPs
• Providing day-to-day care of laboratory rodents (mice and rats) including cage changing, food and water provision and daily health checks.
• Weaning and sexing of animals including collection of biopsy tissues for genotyping as required
• Basic animal recording
• Basic manipulation techniques as required such as handling/ restraining, injections, euthanasia
• Performing routine housekeeping duties to maintain work area including laundering of used scrubs, gowns and socks and stocking them appropriately
• Cleaning and general upkeep of animal holding and procedural areas

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• Tertiary Animal Science qualifications or equivalent experience (TAFE and/or University)
• Strong understanding of the principles of animal welfare
• Strong commitment to animal welfare and care
• General experience in handling rodents is highly regarded
• Have a demonstrated capacity to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritise and adhere to strict timelines
• Meticulous documentation of information either written or electronic databases
• Strong customer focus and commitment to quality
• Ability to follow direction and adhere to the assigned duty statement
• Reliable, patient and trustworthy with a professional and caring approach
• Ability to maintain concentration and undertake repetitive work without distraction and work in an efficient manner defined by workflows and rosters.

Special Requirements

• Some out of hours work and participation in a weekend and public holiday roster may be required.
• Tasks to be undertaken are of a physical and repetitive nature.
• This position requires a pre-employment medical examination to determine suitability for the physical requirements of the role.
• This position is not suitable for individuals with existing allergic conditions.
• DCSI Employment Screening and Police Checks may be required.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community.  Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals. If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.

For a copy of the position description, please click here.

For more information, please contact Stuart Read (Head of Bioresources) at Stuart.Read@sahmri.com

Applications close: 11:29pm ACST Wednesday 25th October 2023

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

SAHMRI is a member of the Athena SWAN Science in Australia Gender Equity program. We have been awarded Bronze status for our commitment to advancing the careers of women, trans and gender diverse individuals in STEMM.