Animal Research Tech & Training Specialist (Part-Time)

Times Higher Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Sydney is seeking a LAS Technical Officer to support high‑quality animal research services within the Animal Phenotyping Facility and other Laboratory Animal Services facilities. The role focuses on technical support, equipment maintenance, user training, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will work with researchers, students and stakeholders to optimise capabilities, maintain systems, and contribute to improvements in service delivery across LAS

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in animal research, life sciences or related discipline.
• Experience with rodent research models and behavioural equipment.
• Experience training users in research procedures and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support, advice and training to researchers and facility users.
• Coordinate maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and servicing of research equipment.
• Manage facility access, inductions, bookings and operational workflows.
• Monitor infrastructure, consumables and resources within budget and regulatory constraints.
• Support compliance with animal welfare, biosafety, ethics and WHS through training and documentation.
• Prepare reports and contribute to continuous improvement in facility performance.

Skills

Rodent research models

Behavioural testing equipment

Regulatory compliance

Equipment maintenance

Training and upskilling users

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in animal research or life sciences

Tools

Calibration and troubleshooting equipment

Job description

University of Sydney is seeking a LAS Technical Officer to support high‑quality animal research services within the Animal Phenotyping Facility and other Laboratory Animal Services facilities. The role focuses on technical support, equipment maintenance, user training, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will work with researchers, students and stakeholders to optimise capabilities, maintain systems, and contribute to improvements in service delivery across LAS