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Bioresources Attendant
This role will be primarily responsible for the maintenance of breeding colonies and experimental rodents.
We are looking for dynamic and team-orientated person to work in our Bioresources team. This role will suit someone with hands on experience in the animal industry who has a positive outlook and a can do attitude.
Essential criteria for the role:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar position
- Working knowledge of rodents, breeding systems and animal husbandry
- Understanding the importance of animal welfare
- Proficient in animal handling and basic animal procedures
- Sound administrative skills, including sound computer literacy and database management experience
- Knowledge of the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes (2013)
- Physically fit with the ability to lift heavy boxes and equipment
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision
This role will include weekend roster, working at two different facilities and some facility sanitation. This is Fixed term contract for a year, part time 0.4 FTE plus being on a weekend and public holiday roster for 3 hours each day.
The successful candidate will need to provide a National Police check before commencement.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available at here.
Submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience that make you suitable for this role (maximum one page) to applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact Carla Smith via email: carla.smith@telethonkids.org.au
Applications close: 16/02/18
About Telethon Kids Institute
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Nedlands, Western Australia. It is home to more than 700 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Perth Children's Hospital and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.
2018 saw the Telethon Kids Institute move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The Institute is now co-located with Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.