Animal Technical Officer
Opportunity for early career or more established Animal Technicians to work in a stimulating and challenging research team environment.
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Company: University of Queensland
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-9655-4928
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Detail information about job Animal Technical Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
Job No. 504788
UQ Biological Resources
The University of Queensland Biological Resources Unit (UQBR) manages the laboratory animal production and research facilities for the University of Queensland.
The role of UQBR is to provide UQ with world class Animal Research services within a best practice ethical framework.
We are currently advertising for an Animal Technical Officers (HEW4) within UQ Biological Resources (BRF) / Translational Research Institute (TRI) animal facility based at Woolloongabba, in Brisbane
The role
The appointee will provide specialist technical assistance in the areas of rodent production and husbandry, carry out research associated procedures and take part in projects involving animal research conducted by researchers from the University of Queensland.
Medical Clearance: Working with laboratory animals is an inherent requirement of the position. Your 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.
The person
Applicants should possess qualifications in relevant disciplines. You should also have a strong desire to develop a successful and highly-productive research career in health behaviour, good general research skills, a strong methodological background, excellent statistical and analytic skills, very good writing abilities, and the capacity to work with multidisciplinary research teams.
Remuneration
This is a full-time, 3 years, fixed term appointment at HEW Level 4. The remuneration package will be in the range $59,429 - $63,305 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $69,532 - $74,067 p.a.).
Position Description
504788_3016159_Animal Technical Officer PD - TRI.pdf
Enquiries
To discuss this role please contact Dr Rona Barugahare on email [email protected]
To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.
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Application Closing Date
1 August, 11:55 p.m E. Australian Standard Time