Marina Pajic heads an innovative multidisciplinary personalised medicine for pancreatic cancer research program. Her research builds on and goes beyond our knowledge of the genetics of cancer, to better understand how the surrounding tumour environment controls and drives the aggressive nature of this disease, metastasis of the cancer, and resistance to treatment. With this new insight, her team is developing novel, tailored therapeutic interventions, whereby cancers are selected for optimal treatment based on their overall molecular "fingerprint". We study human disease using advanced molecular and cellular biology, immunology & imaging methodologies.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The primary function of the Animal Technician is to provide for the care and maintenance of animals used in medical research projects directly related to the Personalised Cancer Therapeutics Lab, within the Garvan's Biological Testing Facility (BTF). This position adds significant value by providing animal care services, thereby freeing research staff to focus on research outcomes. High level of interaction with researchers and students within the Personalised Cancer Therapeutics Lab and within the Cancer Theme is expected and essential. Effective and breakthrough scientific outcomes ultimately result in further funding success for Garvan's ultimate goal in prevention and treatment of disease. This is a 1 year term contract with possibility for extension.

SNAP SHOT OF BENEFITS

• Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)
• Ample opportunities for on-going training and development
• Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment
• Flexible work arrangements e.g. location, start / finish times etc
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
• A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave
• Discounted Health Insurance

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Management of animal husbandry within the Biological Testing Facility, duties include:

• Management of animal husbandry related to the work of the Personalised Cancer Therapeutics Lab. This includes undertaking regular measurements of treatment effects in our models and data entry associated with measurements of treatment response, breeding records and maintenance of the Stuart Database
• Daily monitoring of animals and reporting health or behavioural abnormalities to more senior staff and team members
• Basic manipulation techniques - injections, bleeding techniques, euthanasia, post mortems, administration of anaesthesia, post mortems and tissue harvesting
• Basic Surgical Techniques - Xenografting (Subcutaneous and orthotopic (intra-pancreatic and intrasplenic) surgeries) and passaging of tumours
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training
• Be available to participate in shifts and work rosters covering weekends and public holidays

ABOUT YOU

Key qualities for success:

• Relevant TAFE qualifications in animal technology or equivalent are required
• Possess a strong commitment to animal welfare and care
• General experience in handling rodents
• Knowledge of the husbandry, housing and breeding requirements of lab animals, including familiarity with the NHMRC "Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes"
• Possess basic manipulation skills (i.e. injection technique, euthanasia) or ability to learn
• Excellent attention to detail and observational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliability, patience and must be trustworthy

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received.

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