Facility Technician

8 hours ago

Moss Vale, Australia The Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time

The Australian BioResources Pty Ltd (ABR) facility in Moss Vale, NSW, is a state of the art centralized facility specializing in the breeding of congenic, mutant and genetically modified mouse lines for Garvan and partner institutes. Services provided include import/export, rederivation, cryopreservation, and microinjection using the latest targeting technologies. The facility is supported by a world-class facility management system called “Stuart”.

The Opportunity
The primary function of Facility Technician is to provide support to animal care staff looking after animals used in medical research. This involves cleaning and re-filling caging, and sterilising other equipment and consumables to ensure there is a continuous supply of clean materials to animal rooms. In addition, cleaning of the support areas such as staff room, administration area and change rooms may be required. These vital tasks contribute indirectly to the high standards of hygiene required for ABR.

Key Responsibilities
- Washing cages, trolleys and protective clothing. This involves the operation of high-tech equipment including cage washer and tunnel washer
- Preparation of clean boxes, bedding and consumables for autoclaving. This involves the use of high-tech equipment - autoclaves
- Filling and supply of clean boxes and associated equipment for animal rooms
- Preparation of water pouches for animal rooms. This involves the operation of the water pouch machine
- Preparation of equipment and materials for fumigation within the fumigation lock
- Delivery of other equipment and materials to animal holding areas, laboratories and associated work areas
- General cleaning and room hygiene, including staff room, administration rooms, staff change rooms and access corridors.
- Collection of food and bedding from stores area and transportation to animal facility.
- Operation of forklift and pallet jack may be required
- Compacting of water pouches and other materials
- Occasional driving of the delivery vehicle may be required

Role
This is a casual position with an hourly rate of $32.50 per hour + superannuation.

About You
- Experience in cleaning to a high standard
- Ability to follow instructions in using and cleaning high tech equipment such as autoclaves
- Must have a good level of fitness, including ability to lift and perform general manual labour
- Possess a strong commitment to animal welfare
- The ability to work individually or as a member of a team
- The ability to follow instructions and work according to a schedule
- Strong customer focus and commitment to quality
- Good communication skills
- Must have own transportation as we are not located next to public transport

Desirable
- Experience or understanding of working within a clean room facility
- Experience in cleaning commercial buildings
- Experience in the operation of cage wash equipment and autoclaves
- Possess a current driving licence

How to Apply

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $32.50 per hour

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