Animal Technician, Medical Engineering Research Facility (MERF), Research Portfolio, Academic Division, Queensland University of Technology

Vacancy reference number: 22569

Opening date: 03-Jun-2022

Closing date: 26-Jun-2022

Status: Fixed-term, full-time basis for three (3) years

Remuneration range: $76,919 to $80,897 (inclusive of $64,998 to $68,359, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)

About the Position

QUT’s Medical Engineering Research Facility (MERF) is looking for a new Animal Technician to join the team. The primary purpose of this position is the care
and maintenance of research animals, with a focus on large animals (sheep and pigs) at MERF.

Selection Criteria

1. Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of an associate diploma level qualification in Veterinary Technology or an equivalent discipline, with relevant work experience.

2. Current Senior First Aid certificate or be willing and able to obtain one quickly.

3. A current “C” class Queensland driver’s licence (manual licence/unrestricted preferred).

4. Demonstrated experience working in an animal facility, including experience in the care and husbandry of research animals and competency in standard animal husbandry techniques and procedures.

5. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to work effectively as a team member to complete work tasks.

6. Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, work in a safe manner in association with provided instruction and maintain records with a high degree of accuracy.

7. Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position (i.e. lift/move/carry weights of up to 12kg on a regular basis and up to 25-30kg occasionally).

8. Good written and oral communication and organisational skills, with the capacity to manage and prioritise tasks with competing demands.

Mandatory Immunisations: In accordance with Qld Health’s public health directives in response to COVID19, it is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of up-to-date vaccination against COVID19. Compulsory pre-employment checks will be completed during the recruitment process for this position.

How to Apply

For further information and to apply, please visit www.qut.edu.au/careers for reference number 22569

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