Facility Technician

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Our mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease. From the individual patient with rare disease, to the many thousands affected by complex, widespread illness, we are pioneering discoveries across diseases that have the deepest impact on our community.

AUSTRALIAN BIORESOURCES PTY LTD

The Australian BioResources Pty Ltd (ABR) facility in Moss Vale, NSW, is a state of the art centralized facility specializing in the breeding of 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.

Salary: Up to $52,500 + 11.5% superannuation + salary packaging (depending on experience)

Employment Type: Permanent full-time

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS- Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)- Ample opportunities for on-going training and development- Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment- Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times- 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation- A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave- Discounted Health Insurance- Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The key responsibilities include:
- 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

ABOUT YOU

The key skills and experience include:
Essential- 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- Reliability and patience

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

WORK HEALTH & SAFETY

All staff have a responsibility to:
- Take reasonable care for the health & safety of self and others at Garvan/ABR- Cooperate with Garvan policy and/or management directives to ensure a safe working environment- Identify all hazards associated with work tasks and complete risk assessments and safe work procedures- Immediately notify supervisors of both actual & potential hazards- Immediately report to their supervisor/manager all injuries/illnesses- Observe and practice the correct safe work procedures- Wear or use safety equipment as specified ie PPE- Participate in safety training- Follow health and safety instructions- Keep work areas clean and tidy

ABOUT GARVAN

Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinica