About the Perkins

The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, affectionately known as ‘the Perkins’, is Western Australia’s leading medical research facility focussed on finding kinder treatments and better health outcomes for people living with cancer, heart disease, diabetes or rare genetic disorders. We are proudly Western Australian, and we value our collaborative, scientific approach to the discovery of medical breakthroughs.

People are at the heart of everything we do at the Perkins. So many of us have been touched by the diseases we’re investigating, which adds a deeply personal element to the work we do. This is felt by all who support us, whether directly involved in the labs, providing professional support services, or keeping our facilities operating. We work hard together, to get results from the bench to the bedside as quickly as possible so that families can spend more time together.

About this role

The Animal Technician is an important part of the Bioresources Team, helping to achieve a high level of technical support and animal husbandry  to help us meet our goals. During this fixed term 9 month contract, The Animal Technician will support the Bioresources Senior Technician, internal and external Researchers and facility users and will primarily be involved in day-to-day operations of both the QEII and the FSH SPF murine facilities. You’ll be primarily based at the North Perkins Facility (Nedlands)  with some coverage required at the South Perkins facility (Murdoch),  but your work as part of team Perkins will have a global impact.

The main functions of the role include:

• Meet all the standard husbandry needs of laboratory animals.
• Ensure that all procedures are performed according to the standards and practices of the facilities.
• Provide advice and assistance to users of the facility.
• Contribute to a high level of user satisfaction by providing a professional and thorough service
• Follow all relevant legal and regulatory guidelines
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Work Instructions in the facility.
• Assist in both experimental and breeding facilities.
• Weekend work on a roster system is required.

To be the best at this role, you’ll bring:

• Experience working with animals and understanding their maintenance and care
• Sound attention to detail and ability to perform high quality work.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team and autonomously.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with others.
• Demonstrated IT and Office skills with experience in recording animal activities
•  Available to work regular rotational weekend and public holidays.

If you really want to stand out, tell us more about your:

• Experience within an SPF facility.
• Demonstrated experience in non-surgical procedures and knowledge of anaesthetic processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety guidelines and rules related to pathogen work at level 2.
• Previous experience in similar role.

So, you’re keen to join Team Perkins. What next?

If you want to find out more, please contact Simone Ross; via email  simone.ross@perkinsfm.net.

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