Laboratory Animal Technician: Care & Compliance

University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Queensland is seeking an Animal Technical Assistant based at Dutton Park, Brisbane, to support world-class biomedical and scientific research through animal care and technical services. You will work with researchers and staff to deliver high welfare, compliant care for laboratory rodents and other species, including breeding support and routine procedures, within a regulated environment.

The role offers a full-time, fixed-term contract ending 25 June 2027 with a base salary of AUD

Qualifications

• Qualifications in animal technology, biological sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work in a regulated laboratory animal environment with high welfare standards.
• Knowledge of breeding programs, colony management and record-keeping.
• Experience handling laboratory animals and performing routine procedures.
• Understanding biosecurity, WHS and compliance in animal research.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with researchers and staff.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail; able to work independently or in a team.
• Commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality animal care, husbandry and breeding services for laboratory animals.
• Perform routine procedures including injections, sample collection, and euthanasia per protocols.
• Maintain facility operations, biosecurity, inventory and respond to alarms.
• Provide compliance support and clear communication to researchers and stakeholders.

Skills

Animal welfare

Regulated environment

Biosecurity

Record-keeping

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Animal technology or related qualification

Job description

University of Queensland is seeking an Animal Technical Assistant based at Dutton Park, Brisbane, to support world-class biomedical and scientific research through animal care and technical services. You will work with researchers and staff to deliver high welfare, compliant care for laboratory rodents and other species, including breeding support and routine procedures, within a regulated environment.

The role offers a full-time, fixed-term contract ending 25 June 2027 with a base salary of AUD