Animal Welfare And Biosafety Officer

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Animal Ethics and Biosafety Compliance Officer to uphold the highest standards of animal welfare and ethical conduct. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks and implementing best-practice veterinary standards. The successful candidate will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and ethical responsibility in scientific research. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to animal welfare and make a meaningful impact in the field of research and education.

Benefits

Discounts for staff and family members on courses

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in research or compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of animal care legislation and standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations and standards.
• Conduct high-standard compliance audits and assessments.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Animal welfare knowledge

Laboratory animal science

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

The Animal Ethics and Biosafety Compliance Officer will play a key role in supporting the Ethics, Integrity and Biosafety team to uphold the highest standards of animal welfare and ethical conduct across all breeding, training, and research activities involving animals at the University.

This position is responsible for ensuring strict compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks, including the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (the Animal Code) and the Victorian Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986. The Officer will also help implement best-practice veterinary and animal care standards, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, ethical responsibility, and institutional accountability in the use of animals for scientific and educational purposes.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• The appointee will have a relevant tertiary qualification and experience in research or research administration with at least 2 years’ subsequent relevant experience, or extensive experience in regulatory compliance and auditing.
• Previous experience in conducting compliance audits to a high standard.
• Ability to work both independently with minimal direction and within a team.
• Extensive knowledge and application of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice governing the use and care of laboratory animals and institutional biosafety.
• Understanding of laboratory animal science, animal ethics and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of humane care and housing of animals with understanding of applicable legislation, standards and guidelines.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits :

• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date : By 11 : 55pm Monday the 28th of April 2025

PD - Animal Welfare and Biosafety Officer.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents :

• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing the key selection criteria located under the “Essential Criteria : Skills and knowledge required for the position” section with the Position Description

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.