Garvan Institute of Medical Research – Moss Vale NSW

The AustralianBioResourcesFacility, owned andoperatedby the Garvan, breeds high-quality laboratory mice for Garvan’s medical research programmes. This facility, based inMoss Vale in the Southern Highlands, uses advanced technology to providean optimalenvironmentfor the production ofhigh-quality animals for medical research.

THE OPPORTUNITY The Animal Technician is a supportroleand the primary function is to provide for the careand maintenance of animals used in medical research and to indirectly support research staffinvolved in animal research.

The principal responsibilities of this position involve the breeding,maintenanceand care ofinbred and genetically modified mouse colonies within a cleanroom environment. The animaltechnician role is a physical role and does require standing for up to 2.5 hours at a time andkeeping moving through the wholework day(7.6 hours)

This position adds value to the Garvan Institute by providing animal care services, to allowresearch staff to focus on scientific research outcomes. Effective and breakthrough scientificoutcomesultimately resultin further funding success for Garvan'sultimate goalin preventionand 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 opportunitiesfor on-going training and development

18 weeks paid parental leavefor both parents including paid superannuation

A range ofadditionalleave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave,



communityserviceand 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 andprotocol requirements

Monitor and refill water and feed as per instructions and protocol requirements

Monitor animals and diligently report health or behavioural abnormalities to more senioranimal care staff

Adhere to strict monitoring, welfare and husbandry procedures,checklistsand ethicalstandards for the care of animals

Administrative responsibilities such as animal dispatch, animal arrivals, data entryregardingbreeding, welfare, etc.

Weigh and administer medication to animals when requested by senior ABR staff and/orresearchers. Follow instructions for the dilutions of drugs and chemicals.

Carry out basic manipulation techniques under supervision of senior trained staff,suchas, injections, bleeding techniques, euthanasia,post mortems, administration ofanaesthesia, minor surgery

Routine use and maintenance of equipment, such as anaesthetic machine, tail tattooingmachine, balances,



animal change station/biosafety cabinet, computerstationand associated IT equipment

Actively communicate with and support ABR/BTF team members in a positive and helpfulmannerin order tomaintain the welfare and ethical monitoring standards of the animalsin your care

Maintain up to date skills and knowledge of ethical,monitoringpolicies,protocolsandchecklists

Strictlymaintainconfidentially and protection of Garvan’s research and operationalprocedures

Participate in ongoing career development and training

Attend and proactivelyparticipatein team meetings

Be available toparticipatein shifts and work rosters covering weekends and publicholidays

All staff are required to comply with Garvan’s workplace polices (as amended from timeto time) and especially Garvan’s Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy, including workingin accordance with the WHS management system at all times, as safety is Garvan’snumber one priority.

ABOUT YOU Relevant TAFE qualifications in Animal Technology or equivalentisdesired but notessential.

Possess a strong commitment to animal welfare and care

General experiencein handling rodents is desirable but not essential (duebiosecurity issues, owning pet mice or rats at home is not permissible).

Basic knowledge of the husbandry, housing and breeding requirements of lab orother 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

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