THE OPPORTUNITY

The Animal Technician is a support role and the primary function is to provide for the care and maintenance of animals used in medical research and to indirectly support research staff involved in animal research. The principal responsibilities of this position involve the breeding, maintenance and care of inbred and genetically modified mouse colonies within a cleanroom setting. The animal technician role is a physical role and does require standing for up to 2.5 hours at a time and keeping moving through the whole work day (7.6 hours). This position adds value to the Garvan Institute by providing animal care services, to allow research staff to focus on scientific research outcomes. Effective and breakthrough scientific outcomes ultimately result in further funding success for Garvan's ultimate goal in prevention and treatment of disease.

Salary:
$64,600 + 12% super + salary packaging Employment Type: Permanent SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS

Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom) Ample opportunities for on-going training and development 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave Discounted Health Insurance Lifestyle discounts with our community partners WHAT YOU WILL DO

Management of animal husbandry within a delegated area, duties include: Adhere to Garvan's Animal Ethics Monitoring Standards Daily assessment and changing of animal cages (up to 350 cages within a day)



Routine cleaning to ensure required hygiene of animal rooms as per instructions and protocol requirements Monitor and refill water and feed as per instructions and protocol requirements Monitor animals and diligently report health or behavioural abnormalities to more senior animal care staff Adhere to strict monitoring, welfare and husbandry procedures, checklists and ethical standards for the care of animals Administrative responsibilities such as animal dispatch, animal arrivals, data entry regarding breeding, welfare, etc. Weigh and administer medication to animals when requested by senior ABR staff and/or researchers. Follow instructions for the dilutions of drugs and chemicals. Carry out basic manipulation techniques under supervision of senior trained staff, such as, injections, bleeding techniques, euthanasia, post mortems, administration of anaesthesia, minor surgery Routine use and maintenance of equipment, such as anaesthetic machine, tail tattooing machine, balances, animal change station/biosafety cabinet, computer station and associated IT equipment Actively communicate with and support ABR/BTF team members in a positive and helpful manner in order to maintain the welfare and ethical monitoring standards of the animals in your care Maintain up to date skills and knowledge of ethical, monitoring policies,



protocols and checklists Strictly maintain confidentially and protection of Garvan's research and operational procedures Participate in ongoing professional development and training Attend and proactively participate in team meetings Be available to participate in shifts and work rosters covering weekends and public holidays All staff are required to comply with Garvan's workplace polices (as amended from time to time) and especially Garvan's Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy, including working in accordance with the WHS management system at all times, as safety is Garvan's number one priority. ABOUT YOU

Relevant TAFE qualifications in Animal Technology or equivalent is desired but not essential. Possess a strong commitment to animal welfare and care General experience in handling rodents is desirable but not essential (due to biosecurity issues, owning pet mice or rats at home is not permissible). Basic knowledge of the husbandry, housing and breeding requirements of lab or other animals. Excellent attention to detail and observational skills Strong customer focus and commitment to quality Good verbal and written communication skills Basic computer skills Reliability, patient and must be trustworthy The ability to work individually or as a member of a group Ability to organise own time A professional and caring approach Ability and motivation to develop new skills and learn new procedures Escalation to Senior Animal Technician requires passing a skills and knowledge test. ABOUT GARVAN

Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia's largest and most highly regarded MRI's. Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health,

📌 Animal Technician (Moss Vale)
🏢 The Garvan Institute of Medical Research
📍 Moss Vale