Bioresources Technician Level 1

Who we are 

The Centenary Institute is a world-leading independent medical research institute. Our strength is in uncovering disease mechanisms and applying this knowledge to improve diagnostics and treatments for patients and find cures for some of the most chronic diseases affecting today’s society.

The Role

We are seeking a full-time Bioresources Technician Level 1 to work with laboratory animals, including rodents and zebrafish, in a medical research environment.

As a Bioresources Technician Level 1, you will work as part of a skilled and dedicated animal care team to provide support for research groups.

In particular, Bioresources Technicians are responsible for providing professional care for all animals, where mice are the major species, but also involving duties in the aquaria housing zebrafish. Tasks include sample collection, breeding of mice and fish, routine maintenance of the facility and strong communication to research groups.

This is a full-time role that includes some weekends and public holidays which is required to ensure the continuity of care for animals in the facility.

About You

• Have an understanding of research animal husbandry, handling, housing and breeding.
• Have an understanding of research animal colony maintenance and can provide guidance to researchers.
• Able to understand and apply a number of different work practices and technical skills across a Bioresources facility.
• Understand how to prioritise workload/workflow.
• Able to communicate effectively with staff across a range of levels, including researchers.
• Have strong computer literacy.
• Able to assist junior staff by providing guidance and advice.
• Able to work autonomously.

Qualifications and experience

• Completion of a formal certificate and / or relevant work experience of at least 18 months.
• Competent in all aspects of Bioresources Attendant Level 2.

Why work for Centenary 

• World renowned Medical Research Centre
• Affiliations with Sydney University and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
• Facilities in the heart of the Inner West next to Uni Campus with coffee machine, break out areas and in walking distance of shops, cafes and parks
• Salary packaging options

Applications must include:

• covering letter addressing the essential skills,
• curriculum vitae (CV) 

All employees of Centenary are required to prove their full Covid-19 vaccination status.

For any questions please contact:  Tyson Blanch, Bioresources Manager ********@centenary.org.au

Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine And Cell Biology is a centre of excellence in medical research affiliated with the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the University of Sydney located at Camperdown.

For more information about Centenary please visit our website www.centenary.org.au

The Centenary Institute supports Equal Employment Opportunity. We value diversity and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTQI+ individuals and applicants of diverse cultures and ages.