Senior Animal Technician

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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE Senior Animal Laboratory Technician   12-months Fixed-Term, Full-Time Up to 76 hours per fortnight (with flexibility in working hours and schedule) The Models of Cancer Translational Research Centre requires a Senior Animal Laboratory Technician for a 1-year fixed-term parental leave cover position.
The Senior Animal Laboratory Technician will work within an existing team, under the supervision of a Lead Scientist.
Previous experience in a cancer research setting is desirable; however, training for all required techniques and skills will be provided.
The successful candidate will meet the following essential requirements: Diploma of Animal Technology (or equivalent) Experience working at a high level of independence and responsibility in an Animal Facility Extensive experience in the care of experimental mice in PC2 environment.
The successful candidate may also display the following desirable skills: Experience with cell culture and/or laboratory skills (e.g.
pipetting, centrifuging).
Experience with xenograft experiments in mice.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
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Hiring Manager: Dr Benjamin Blyth Contact Number: (03) 85597115 Email: ****** Applications Close: Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Position Summary The Models of Cancer Translational Research Centre conducts pre-clinical experiments in mouse models for exploring and developing new drugs, therapies and imaging agents.
This position is primarily to provide technical assistance to plan, schedule and carry out in vivo experiments including data collection.
Working as part of a team, the senior animal technician is responsible for: Health monitoring of experimental mice, including decision-making according to pre-defined monitoring criteria.
Preparation of drugs and live cells in the laboratory.
Performing experimental techniques on mice as an investigator in accordance with SOP's, AEEC approvals and guidelines.
Meticulous adherence to experimental protocols and record-keeping.
Real-time data entry and reporting from electronic databases.
Compliance with laboratory safety, radiation safety, and general safe work practices.
Maintaining high animal ethics standards and compliance with all animal welfare obligations.
Directly reporting experimental events to team or Principal Investigators.
Effective communication within the team and with collaborating investigators.
Enterprise Agreement Allied Health Professionals Classification or Salary Range BV1-ON18 Immunisation Risk Category Immunisation Category A Key Relationships Translational Research Centre Staff Staff and Students of Cancer Research Division Principal Investigators Animal Facility Staff Education Skills Essential Requirements Diploma of Animal Technology (or equivalent) Experience working at a high level of independence and responsibility in an Animal Facility Extensive experience in the care of experimental mice in PC2 environment.
Desirable Requirements       Experience with cell culture and/or laboratory skills (e.g.
pipetting, centrifuging).
Experience with xenograft experiments in mice.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations Key Accountabilities 1.
Planning, Scheduling and Running Pre-Clinical Mouse Experiments     Demonstrates competence in preparing and working from experimental plans using established experimental templates.
Effective communication and real-time task management using electronic documents.
Demonstrated ability to cross-reference experimental protocols against SOPs, animal ethics approvals and project timelines.
Accurate and timely entry of data in monitoring and experimental records.
Accurate and precise preparation of drugs, including cytotoxic agents.
Reliable sterile technique with cell culture and harvesting.
Maintaining a clean and organised laboratory environment.
2.
Performing Experimental Techniques on Mice         Thorough and accurate observation of mouse health and welfare.
Competence in performing various experimental procedures including injections, drug dosing, irradiations, imaging scans, and minor surgical procedures under anaesthesia.
Commitment to training and practice for new experimental techniques and adherence to standard operating procedures.
Meticulous adherence to high animal welfare standards.
Key Accountabilities (Contd..) 3.
Participation across Translational Research Centre                Regular attendance and presentation at laboratory meetings.
Participation in laboratory-wide or shared tasks (e.g.
cleaning, stocking, maintenance rosters).
Assistance with training for TRC staff and external staff/students.
Assistance across TRC projects where required, including learning and practicing new skills.
4.
Compliance with Translational Research Centre and PeterMac Research expectations, and commitment to values            Up-to-date records of all mandatory and job-specific training courses.
Prompt disclosure of any conflict of interest for all commercial or project-based research.
Maintenance of commercial confidence, protection of sensitive information and compliance with any non-disclosure conditions.
Mandatory reporting of safety incidents, near-misses and identified risks.
Commitment to inclusive, diverse and respectful workplace culture.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile.
Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.