Animal Technician - Moss Vale

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research; Moss Vale; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical research institute in Moss Vale seeks an Animal Technician to ensure the welfare of laboratory mice. Responsibilities include providing care, monitoring health, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should have a commitment to animal welfare, strong observational skills, and relevant experience. The role offers a salary of $62,100 to $67,600 per annum plus superannuation, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Salary packaging

Ongoing training

Discounted health insurance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals is highly advantageous.
• Basic understanding of laboratory animal husbandry would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for research mice.
• Monitor animal health and welfare.
• Prepare mice for transport.
• Maintain accurate records using Animal Management System.

Skills

Animal welfare commitment

Observational skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Related qualification or experience with animals

Job description

Animal Technician - Moss Vale

Animal Technician - Moss Vale

Apply locations: ABR Moss Vale | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted Yesterday | Job requisition id: PRF7556

Australian BioResources (ABR) is a state-of-the-art facility that specializes in breeding and maintaining high-quality laboratory mice for medical researchers across NSW and throughout Australia. Located in Moss Vale, approximately 1.5 hours south of Sydney, ABR offers an opportunity to contribute to vital medical research by caring for research mice. More information about ABR can be found here: https://abr.org.au/

As an ABR Animal Technician, your primary responsibilities will focus on ensuring the welfare of the mice. Both full-time and part-time positions are available.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

1. Providing high-quality care to maintain animals in a healthy state, including feeding, watering, and cage cleaning.
2. Monitoring animal health and welfare.
3. Checking for pregnancy and litters born.
4. Preparing mice for transport to facilities across Australia.
5. Setting up breeding pairs under the guidance of senior staff.
6. Collecting samples for genotyping and health monitoring.
7. Maintaining accurate records using our online Animal Management System.

To succeed in this role, you will need to:

1. Be committed to animal welfare and care.
2. Possess strong observational skills.
3. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Be reliable, patient, trustworthy, and adaptable.
5. Be capable of working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
6. Work independently and safely, with quality as a key focus.
7. Maintain a clean and orderly work environment, complying with ABR policies and suggesting improvements when necessary.
8. Follow ABR safety rules, WHS & wellbeing directives, procedures, standards, and regulations, actively working to improve safe working practices.
9. Comply with all ABR quality assurance programs, animal ethics, and quarantine protocols.
10. Have your own transportation.
11. Be available to work according to the ABR Animal Technician roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Previous experience working with animals or a related qualification is highly advantageous. A basic understanding of laboratory animal husbandry, housing, breeding requirements, or basic manipulation skills (such as injections or euthanasia) would be beneficial.

The salary ranges from $62,100 to $67,600 per annum, depending on experience, plus 11.5% superannuation. Benefits include salary packaging, ongoing training and development opportunities, paid parental leave, discounted health insurance, and lifestyle discounts with community partners.

Applicants will need to complete a pre-employment medical assessment.

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter. We review applications as received. Only applicants with full Australian working rights are eligible.

About Us

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research unites leading scientists and clinicians to improve human health. Our mission is to harness genomic information to better diagnose, treat, predict, and prevent disease, from rare conditions to widespread illnesses. We aim to catalyze research from discovery to impact through data, genomics, cellular, translation, and clinical sciences, supported by cutting-edge technology and facilities. Our passionate team strives to create a future where everyone lives longer, healthier lives.