Animal Technologist

Monash • Clayton, NC

3d

About The Position

Join MARP and become part of a dedicated team that supports world-class research through the highest standards of laboratory animal care. As an Animal Technologist , you’ll play a hands-on role in the ethical breeding, care and management of laboratory animals, ensuring optimal welfare outcomes while supporting researchers with accurate data and expert technical services. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful research in a highly regulated, purpose-driven environment. Reporting to the Animal Facility Manager, you’ll work collaboratively to: Maintain and breed laboratory animals in line with standard operating procedures (SOP)s, animal ethics approvals and legislative requirements Ensure optimal animal welfare through excellent hygiene, health monitoring and environmental enrichment Perform essential animal technical procedures, including injections, tissue and blood collections, identification and time mating Maintain accurate and timely animal records relating to breeding, colony performance, health and dispatch Monitor animal health and weight, assist with treatments under veterinary or supervisory direction, and promptly escalate concerns Contribute to continuous improvement across animal welfare, safety, hygiene and procedural efficiency Your attention to detail, professionalism and commitment to ethical practice will directly support MARP’s ability to deliver high-quality services to its diverse research clients.

Requirements

• A Diploma of Applied Science (Animal Technology) or progression toward completion with relevant experience
• Practical experience performing animal technical services, including injections, collections, euthanasia and identification
• Knowledge of Victorian legislation, regulatory bodies and industry codes relating to laboratory animal care
• Experience working with SPF animals, barrier facilities and specialised equipment such as biosafety cabinets and autoclaves
• Strong organisational skills, sound computer literacy and a high level of accuracy in record keeping
• The ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with researchers, colleagues and students
• A proactive approach to supervision, training and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Maintain and breed laboratory animals in line with standard operating procedures (SOP)s, animal ethics approvals and legislative requirements
• Ensure optimal animal welfare through excellent hygiene, health monitoring and environmental enrichment
• Perform essential animal technical procedures, including injections, tissue and blood collections, identification and time mating
• Maintain accurate and timely animal records relating to breeding, colony performance, health and dispatch
• Monitor animal health and weight, assist with treatments under veterinary or supervisory direction, and promptly escalate concerns
• Contribute to continuous improvement across animal welfare, safety, hygiene and procedural efficiency

Benefits

• Be part of a respected research support facility committed to ethical excellence
• Contribute to work that makes a real impact in scientific advancement
• Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities to develop specialist technical skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees