Part-Time Animal Research Technical Officer

University of Sydney; Australia; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Sydney offers a part-time continuing position as LAS Technical Officer to support high-quality animal research services in the Animal Phenotyping Facility and LAS facilities. You will provide specialist technical support, maintain equipment, train users and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate maintenance, inductions, bookings and operational processes to support efficient research activities and contribute to continuous improvement across facilities.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in animal research, life sciences or related discipline, or equivalent mix of training and experience.
• Significant experience with rodent research models and behavioural or observational equipment.
• Experience supporting animal research programs and training users in procedures and equipment operation.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory/compliance requirements for animal ethics, biosafety, gene technology and WHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support, advice and training to researchers, students and facility users across LAS facilities.
• Coordinate day-to-day operation of research equipment, including maintenance, calibration and servicing.
• Manage facility access, inductions, bookings, and operational processes for efficient research activities.
• Monitor facility infrastructure, consumables and resources to meet research needs within budget.
• Prepare reports, maintain records and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Rodent models

Training researchers/users

Regulatory compliance

Equipment maintenance

Technical support

Documentation

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in animal research/life sciences or equivalent

Tools

Behavioural testing equipment

Calibration tools

Job description

University of Sydney offers a part-time continuing position as LAS Technical Officer to support high-quality animal research services in the Animal Phenotyping Facility and LAS facilities. You will provide specialist technical support, maintain equipment, train users and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate maintenance, inductions, bookings and operational processes to support efficient research activities and contribute to continuous improvement across facilities.