The Opportunity
As a part of The Kids Research Institute Australia, our Bioresources facility is a state-of-the-art, PC2 facility for breeding and holding experimental animals, particularly mice, which are used by our researchers in their mission to improve the health, development and lives of children through excellence in research.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Bioresources Technician to join this high-performing team and provide excellent quality animals for research whilst ensuring the highest standards in breeding and animal welfare.
Reporting to the Bioresources Manager, you will work in a small, yet dedicated team whose passion is the welfare of the animals in their care. You will support our researchers in their work by providing an optimal environment for the production of high-quality animals used for medical research whilst contributing to a positive work environment and culture.
Your duties will include but not be limited to:
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Daily care of breeding and research animals including animal husbandry, breeding colony maintenance, environmental monitoring, record keeping, welfare checks and facility sanitation.
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Assist in the logging in and unpacking of incoming animals from other institutions.
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Operate autoclave, cage washer and any other animal facility or Lab Services equipment as required.
Assisting in the training of researchers on animal ethics best practice. -
Conveniently located within Perth Children’s Hospital, this full-time role will be offered on an ongoing basis. This role will work Tuesday – Saturday, 6:30am – 2:30pm.
About You
The ideal applicant will be an effective team player and will have previous experience working in an animal facility. You will have knowledge of breeding systems and animal husbandry and understand the importance of the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
Along with this, the successful applicant will also be able to demonstrate the following:
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Ability to work independently and effectively within a small team.
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Physical fitness and capability to assist with manual work (such as lifting boxes and equipment).
- Sound administrative skills and computer literacy.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.
About Us
Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.
Some of our staff benefits include:
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Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
- Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
- Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
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Reward and recognition program.
- Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.
- Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
- Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
- Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.
How to Apply
If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you,
Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.
Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to [email protected]
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].
Contact Name: Carla Smith
Contact Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 26/08/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
