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Animal Technical Officer

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Jan 30, 2017

Job Details

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 Animal Technical Officer (HEW4) Maternity leave replacement within UQ Biological Resources Animal Facilities based at the St Lucia Campus, in Brisbane

The Role

The appointee will provide specialist technical assistance in the areas of rodent production and husbandry, complex rodent colony management, 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 thorough understanding of complex rodent breeding strategies, 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, fixed term for 12 months Maternity leave 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.).

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Trish Hitchcock on email p.hitchcock@uq.edu

Position Description

 500093_ Animal Technical Officer HEW 4 PD.pdf

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.

For information on completing the application process click here.

Reference: 500093

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