Part-Time LAS Technical Officer: Animal Research Systems

University of Sydney; Camperdown; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 17%

Part-time 0.6 FTE

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a LAS Technical Officer to support world-class animal research within the Animal Phenotyping Facility and LAS facilities. You will provide specialist technical support, maintain equipment, train users and ensure safe, compliant operations across facilities.

Key responsibilities include coordinating equipment maintenance, managing access and bookings, and contributing to continuous improvement of service delivery in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in animal research or life sciences.
• Experience with rodent research models and behavioural equipment.
• Experience supporting animal research programs and training users.
• Expertise in maintenance and troubleshooting animal research equipment.
• Knowledge of animal ethics, biosafety and workplace safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support, training and advice to researchers and facility users.
• Coordinate day-to-day operation of research equipment including maintenance and servicing.
• Manage facility access, inductions, bookings and operational workflows.
• Monitor infrastructure, consumables and resources within budget constraints.
• Ensure compliance with ethics, biosafety, gene technology and safety regulations.
• Prepare reports and contribute to continuous improvement of facility performance.

Skills

Animal research background

Rodent models

Equipment operation

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Training users

Education

Tertiary qualifications in animal research

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking a LAS Technical Officer to support world-class animal research within the Animal Phenotyping Facility and LAS facilities. You will provide specialist technical support, maintain equipment, train users and ensure safe, compliant operations across facilities.

Key responsibilities include coordinating equipment maintenance, managing access and bookings, and contributing to continuous improvement of service delivery in a highly regulated environment.