Animal Technical Officer

Full time fixed term opportunity for up to 3 years.

Base salary will be in the range $78,944.40 - $87,750.37 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5).

The Animal Technical Officer, reporting to the Translational Model Facilities Manager, provides expert care and husbandry for laboratory rodents, manages complex colonies, and supports various research activities at the TRI Human Immune Model Facility.
This facility enables cutting-edge translational research with humanised mice, the gold standard models for studying human immune systems, drug testing, and accelerating research translation.
Located at the state-of-the-art Translational Research Institute, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant research projects in a dynamic environment.

• Conduct standard breeding husbandry tasks, including animal identification, weaning, and tissue collection.
  
• Perform and provide training in colony health monitoring, including necropsies and sample collection/shipping.
  
• Supervise and participate in the cleaning and biosecurity maintenance of animal facilities.
  
• Maintain accurate records, manage inventory, and develop operational reports.
  
• Be available for after-hours work and participate in weekend/public holiday rosters as needed.
  
• Perform basic animal procedures for researchers, including identification, sample collection, and surgical care.
  
• Conduct PC2 wet lab work involving humanised mouse models, such as organ processing and flow cytometry.
  
• Train staff and researchers in various animal procedures and operational duties.
  

Medical Clearance:
Working with laboratory animals is an inherent requirement of the position.
The appointment is therefore subject to, and conditional upon, satisfactory medical clearance(s), including disclosure of relevant medical history, to undertake such work without unreasonable risk to your health and safety.
In addition, the Employee is required to fully comply with necessary ongoing health monitoring procedures and control measures associated with the position.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play.
As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world.
By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.
  
• 17% superannuation contributions.
  
• 17.5% annual leave loading.
  
• Access to flexible working arrangements, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.
  
• Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
  
• UQ Study for Staff.
  
• Salary packaging options.
  

Our ideal candidate would be enthusiastic about research and eager to contribute to the exciting and impactful research projects underway in the facility.

A degree in animal science, Diploma, or Certificate III in animal technology, along with a minimum of 2 years of experience in laboratory animal facilities.

Proven experience in managing complex genetically modified rodent production and colony management.

Skills in basic animal surgical procedures, including identification, substance delivery, and sample collection.

Experience in supervising and training staff.

Knowledge of relevant animal care codes and OGTR containment practices.

Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with clients.

Experience in performing assisted reproductive technologies.

PC2 wet lab experience, including primary cell culture, antibody staining, or flow cytometry.

Vaccinations and Immunisation:
It is a condition of employment for this role that if you are required now or in the future, to work or interact in Queensland Health clinical facility; or in an equivalent clinical health facility; or health care role; or will be required to perform work tasks that put you at risk of exposure to vaccine-preventable disease you are required to be immunised against, and remain immunised against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) in accordance with the University's Vaccinations and Immunisation Guidelines (PPL 2.60.08).
The employee is required to provide evidence of immunisation against VPDs.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including:
right to work in Australia, Medical Clearance and mandatory immunisations.

Work Rights:
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tanya Lennane at t.lennane.uq.edu.au.

For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section.
  
• Resume.
  

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.
Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.
The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

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Applications close Tuesday 19th November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-43641).