Animal Research Assistant Role
We are seeking an individual with a passion for animal research and care to join our team as an Animal Research Assistant. This role involves conducting animal-based experiments, providing support to other research staff, and contributing to the success of our medical research initiatives.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct animal-based experiments, adhering to strict monitoring, welfare, and husbandry procedures
* Prepare and administer medication to animals
* Perform various techniques such as surgery, injections, oral gavage, bleeding, administration of anaesthesia, euthanasia, and post-mortems
* Maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge of ethical, monitoring policies, protocols, and checklists
Required Qualifications and Skills:
* Relevant University qualifications in animal technology or equivalent is preferred
* Strong commitment to animal welfare and care
* Experience in handling rodents
* Basic knowledge of the husbandry, housing, and breeding of lab animals
* Excellent attention to detail and observational skills
Benefits:
* Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take-home pay
* Ample opportunities for on-going training and development
* Stimulating, diverse, and highly international research environment
About You:
We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual who is passionate about animal research and care. If you have a strong commitment to animal welfare, experience in handling rodents, and excellent attention to detail and observational skills, we encourage you to apply.