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We are looking for a Science Technician to join our high performing team at the Biosecurity Sciences Laboratory who will:
• register animal samples in a laboratory information management system
• assist the veterinary pathologist in the necropsy facility
• package samples for transport according to IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations

Job details

As our Science Technician, you will provide services that protect and enhance animal biosecurity in Queensland. With Queensland being affected by more biosecurity incursions than any other Australian state or territory, your efforts will be integral in helping the government prevent, respond to, and recover from biosecurity concerns that threaten our environment and economy.

You will know you're achieving success in the role when you:
• accurately enter and verify data in a laboratory information management system
• communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• manage own work priorities to ensure assigned tasks are undertaken efficiently and effectively.

Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) is one of the integral DAF business groups, leading the government's efforts to prevent, respond to and recover from pests and diseases threating agricultural prosperity, the environment, social amenity and human health. We achieve this by maintaining access to markets, protecting animal welfare and reducing the risk of contamination from agricultural management.

Animal Biosecurity and Welfare (ABW) supports BQ's efforts to prevent, respond to and recover from diseases threatening livestock industries and maintaining access to market. Our people work together to help mitigate biosecurity risks, uphold standards for animal welfare and animal management and lead the overall DAF response to biosecurity emergency incidents to achieve outcomes consistent with the Department's strategic direction for leadership in animal welfare, exhibited animal,  animal management and animal ethics policy and service delivery.

For more information, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference QLD/592343/24
Closing Date: Thursday, 3 October 2024

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• candidate-information-pack (1) (PDF, 285KB)
  
  
  592343 24 - Role Description (Word, 1,023KB)