Animal Technician – Small Animal Facility

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• Work with a dedicated team of professionals on various animal research projects
• Apply your understanding of animal welfare issues in a research setting
• Support ACDP’s work in infectious diseases & their impact both nationally & globally

We are seeking an Animal Technician to assist in the Small Animal Facility (SAF) at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) Geelong.  The SAF provides critical expertise to support ACDP’s world-leading capability in disease pathogenesis, most notably in the area of emergency animal diseases (including serious zoonoses), animal infection models and the development and testing of vaccines and therapeutics to prevent and/or mitigate the impact of infectious diseases.  As an Animal Technician on the SAF team, you will join a group of skilled technical staff that contribute to various animal research projects and provide support to diagnostic services to ensure the best possible outcomes for the research and for animal welfare.

In this role, you will provide animal husbandry, collect biological samples and data, conduct routine equipment maintenance checks, and keep accurate records.  A high level of communication, the ability to work independently and with a team, as well as a genuine interest in, and ability to, provide quality care for all animals within the facility are essential for success in this role.  Weekend and out-of-hours work will be required on a rostered basis.