Animal Technical Officer
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- Australia
- Closing date
- Jan 30, 2017
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- Sector
- Science, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
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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