Senior Animal Technologist
Job No.: 668205
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $80,603 - $92,585 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
Contribute to the optimum welfare of laboratory animals
Provide support to interesting projects and staff
Be a part of an inclusive, collaborative team
The Opportunity
Advance your career as a Senior Animal Technologist at the Monash Animal Research Platform (MARP) and make a meaningful impact. This position contributes to supporting the Faculty’s research base and provides management and care services for animals of various species through general, technical and medical procedures under the frameworks of established policies.
The Senior Animal Technologist is responsible for the day-to-day running of a designated unit and promotes animal welfare with respect to animal production, care and experimentation. The Senior Animal Technologist provides a professional, efficient service to researchers by supplying quality animals, actively participating in and supporting research projects and regularly liaising with researchers to ensure their specific needs are met.
Qualifications
We are seeking someone with a Diploma of Applied Science (Animal Technology) or progression towards the completion of a Diploma in Animal Technology with relevant work experience in a laboratory animal facility environment or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training or experience in an animal facility environment. You will also possess a passion for working with animals and a collegial, collaborative and engaging work ethic.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Learn more about Monash. Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities – #ChangeIt with us. Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to "How to apply for Monash Jobs". Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries:
Nicole Yates, Animal Facility Manager, +61 3 9905 9745
Position Description: Senior Animal Technologist
Applications Close: Tuesday 3 September 2024, 11:55pm AEST
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