Research Technician, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Canberra

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

73567.00 - 93960.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

Invasive and feral mammals—like rodents and rabbits—pose serious risks to Australia’s environment, economy, and public health. These impacts are growing due to changing land use, climate pressures, and global trade. Traditional pest control methods are struggling to keep up. We have two Research Technician roles that offer the chance to contribute to innovative research that’s developing smarter solutions to manage these pests and safeguard our ecosystems.

Job Responsibility:

Performing routine care and husbandry of animals in biosecure research facilities in strict accordance with The Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes
Working as part of team to undertake field work and captive animal studies to collect data on rodents and rabbits
Designing data recording systems and maintaining research datasets
Conducting literature reviews, investigations and inspections in the field or laboratory including associated analysis possibly involving statistical or graphics software
Maintaining laboratory or fieldwork consumables and coordinating shared lab resources and training

Requirements:

An Honours degree in Animal Science, plus a minimum of 6 months of relevant work experience from the date of degree conferral
Previous experience with and/or willingness to perform research that involves capture, handling and humane killing of vertebrate research animals
Demonstrated ability to accurately collect and record data from field and laboratory studies with minimal supervision
A willingness and ability to undertake extended field trips—often to remote areas—for up to two weeks, with occasional weekend or holiday work. Some trips may be physically demanding
Demonstrated evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills
Must not own, or have frequent close contact with, pet or wild rabbits (due to biosecurity requirements)
A valid driver’s licence

What we offer:

15.4% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 12, 2025

Expiration:
August 22, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Research Technician

CSIRO

Location:Australia, Canberra

Category:Research and Development

Contract Type:Employment contract