Animal Research Assistant at Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

67500.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Care, Data Entry, Animal Husbandry, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Basic Manipulation Techniques, Surgical Techniques, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Reliability, Patience, Trustworthiness, Organizational Skills, Professionalism, Welfare Monitoring, Ethical Standards

Industry

Research Services

Description

Marina Pajic heads an innovative multidisciplinary personalised medicine for pancreatic cancer research program. Her research builds on and goes beyond our knowledge of the genetics of cancer, to better understand how the surrounding tumour environment controls and drives the aggressive nature of this disease, metastasis of the cancer, and resistance to treatment. With this new insight, her team is developing novel, tailored therapeutic interventions, whereby cancers are selected for optimal treatment based on their overall molecular “fingerprint”. We study human disease using advanced molecular and cellular biology, immunology & imaging methodologies. THE OPPORTUNITY The primary function of the Animal Research Assistant is to provide for the care and maintenance of animals used in medical research projects directly related to the Pajic Lab, within the Garvan’s Biological Testing Facility (BTF). This position adds significant value by providing animal care services, thereby freeing research staff to focus on research outcomes. High level of interaction with researchers and students within the Pajic Lab and within the Cancer Ecosystems Program is expected and essential. Effective and breakthrough scientific outcomes ultimately result in further funding success for Garvan's ultimate goal in prevention and treatment of disease. Salary: Up to $67,500 + 14% super + salary packaging (depending on experience) Employment Type: 1 year fixed term contract with possibility to extend 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 opportunities for on-going training and development Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave Discounted Health Insurance Lifestyle discounts with our community partners WHAT YOU WILL DO Management of animal husbandry within the Biological Testing Facility, duties include: Management of animal husbandry related to the work of the Pajic Lab. This includes undertaking regular measurements of treatment effects in our models and data entry associated with measurements of treatment response, breeding records and maintenance of the Stuart Database Successfully complete several research projects in an efficient and timely manner, with regard to key therapeutic intervention studies aimed at developing new treatment options for cancer, including providing data for the preparation of publications and research proposal submissions to external funding bodies. Ensuring animals have food and water at all times Daily monitoring of animals and reporting health or behavioural abnormalities to more senior staff and team members Adhere to Garvan’s Animal Ethics Monitoring Standards and maintain up to date skills and knowledge of ethical, monitoring policies, protocols and checklists as per lab’s approved animal research authorities Actively communicate with and support ABR/BTF team members in order to maintain the welfare and ethical monitoring standards of the animals in your care Maintain up to date skills and knowledge of ethical, monitoring policies, protocols and checklists Weighing and administering medication to animals as per our research projects, when requested by senior staff of the Personalised Cancer Therapeutics lab including dilutions of drugs and chemicals Basic manipulation techniques - injections, bleeding techniques, euthanasia, post mortems, administration of anaesthesia, post mortems and tissue harvesting Basic Surgical Techniques - Xenografting (Subcutaneous and orthotopic (intra-pancreatic and intrasplenic) surgeries) and passaging of tumours Administrative responsibilities: animal arrivals, monitoring sheets, contribution to data analysis Attend and proactively participate in team meetings Participate in ongoing professional development and training Be available to participate in shifts and work rosters covering weekends and public holidays ABOUT YOU Key qualities for success: Relevant TAFE or university qualifications (Honours) in animal technology/research or equivalent are required Possess a strong commitment to animal welfare and care Experience in handling rodents Basic knowledge of the husbandry, housing and breeding requirements of lab animals, including familiarity with the NHMRC “Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes” Possess basic manipulation skills (i.e. injection technique, euthanasia) Excellent attention to detail and observational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Reliability, patience and must be trustworthy The ability to work individually or as a member of a group Ability to organise own time - be able to schedule tasks using a work diary A professional and caring approach Ability and motivation to develop new skills and learn new procedures ABOUT GARVAN Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded MRI’s. Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome. We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease. Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add’, not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you think you’re the right person for this role, we’d love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role. The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Our mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease. From the individual patient with rare disease, to the many thousands affected by complex, widespread illness, we are pioneering discoveries across diseases that have the deepest impact on our community. Through our key scientific strengths in data, genomics, cellular, translation and clinical science, we aim to catalyse research from fundamental discovery to transformational impact. Enabled by cutting-edge technology and world-class facilities, and the support of our passionate Garvan family; our researchers and professional staff strive, every day, to create a future where everyone lives longer, healthier lives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWvuQowpvxM

Responsibilities

The Animal Research Assistant will manage animal husbandry and care for animals used in medical research projects. This includes monitoring animal health, data entry, and supporting research staff in their projects.