Animal Technician

Job Description

An excellent opportunity is available for an Animal Technician to join the Laboratory Operations, Bioservices Department at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute.

About the position

We currently have an Animal Technician position available within the Bioservices department at Parkville Campus. A great opportunity for those wishing to pursue a career in the laboratory animal field, regardless if you are at the beginning of your career or already on your way.

WEHI is renowned for the level of training it provides its technical staff working with inbred and genetically manipulated mice. This enables the technical team to perform to the highest standards and be actively involved in the research undertaken at the Institute.

The Animal Technician will undertake tasks associated with the care, husbandry and maintenance of mice in the facility and may include technical procedures. Tasks include mouse husbandry, breeding, cleaning of cages and equipment and record keeping. Observational skills must be particularly attuned to the health and welfare of the animals under their care. Other skills that would benefit are technical competence in a good range of tissue removal and injection techniques and being able to juggle husbandry duties with technical demands.

Selection Criteria

The applicant should have:

• Completed (or be currently studying) the Diploma of Animal Technology or equivalent Diploma/Degree.
• Experience with mice in a research environment
• Proven experience in ensuring records are kept up to date and accurate
• Competent computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills

Terms of appointment

This position is an ongoing role in a full-time capacity. Salary is Professional Services Employee Level 3 ($58,897 to $65,028). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.

General enquiries can be directed to Julie Merryfull and Giovanni Siciliano merryfull@wehi.edu.au and siciliano@wehi.edu.au

A position description is available here.

How to apply

Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.

Application closing date:  31 July 2022

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