Senior Animal Technician

at  La Trobe University

Work type:Continuing

• Provide expertise and perform advanced technical procedures to a high standard
• Full Time, Continuing Appointment / Base Salary Range $79,104 - $88,589
• This role is based at La Trobe University’s Bundoora Campus

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of a Diploma of Animal Technology or relevant degree or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Skills and experience with a variety of animals used in research and teaching, demonstrating sound knowledge of animal husbandry, breeding, health and welfare monitoring, and technical procedures.
• Familiarity with the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes, 8th ed. (2013).
• Skills and experience with managing GM and non-GM rodent breeding colonies will be highly regarded.
  Please refer to the Position Descriptions for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

• Providing oversight and support of services and areas within the LARTF. This may include SPF or Conventional Rodent Facilities and breeding programs, Aquatics, External Facilities holding native, exotic or production animals, LARTF systems and databases, or other elements of LARTF operations and research support.
• Providing support to colleagues and senior LARTF team members in efficiently planning activities, allocating resources, and conducting service delivery and facility operational activities.
• Application of a sound understanding of the care and husbandry needs of laboratory rodents and a range of species, which may include aquatic, avian, native and exotic species, to ensure a high standard of animal health and wellbeing.
• Providing a high level of expertise and up-to-date technical support and assistance to staff and LARTF users in various techniques and species.