兼職動物驗屍助理的主要職責包括(a) 驗屍前準備：(i) 執行標準的清潔及消毒程序，以淨化驗屍室、工作台表面及設備；(ii) 確保適當的工具及設備有足夠供應，以便利高效運作；及(iii) 協助初步鑑定野生鳥類、樣本登記及測試準備；(b) 驗屍支援：(i) 向獸醫師提供運作上的支援；(ii) 抑制動物，協助解剖動物屍體；及(iii) 於驗屍室提供文書支援，例如數據輸入；(c) 驗屍後工作：(i) 監督及執行驗屍後的清洗及消毒工作；(ii) 協助修整組織、準備組織塊及組織切片；(iii) 確保組織樣本及屍體得以妥善存放；及(iv) 處理生物危害及化學廢物，以便進行蒸壓滅菌及處置；(d) 監督工人及實驗室服務員在驗屍室執行職務；(e) 其他實驗室職責：(i) 協助在實驗室工作台的工作；及(ii) 監督及執行日常運作及維修保養實驗室設備(例如蒸壓滅菌器及生物安全櫃)。 [註：兼職動物驗屍助理須在新界輪班工作，並不定時工作，包括晚上、周末、周日及公眾假期。]

The Part-time Animal Post-mortem (PM) Assistant is mainly deployed on (a) Pre-PM preparation: (i) performing standard cleaning and sterilization procedures to decontaminate the PM room, bench surfaces and equipment; (ii) ensuring the supplies of proper tools and equipment for efficient operational use; and (iii) assisting in preliminary identification of wild birds, sample registration and test preparation; (b) PM examination assistance: (i) rendering operational assistance to Veterinary Officers; (ii) restraining animals, assist in opening up animal carcasses; and (iii) providing clerical support for the PM room such as data entry; (c) Post-PM work: (i) supervising and performing post-PM cleaning and disinfection; (ii) assist in tissue trimming and preparation of tissue blocks and slides; (iii) ensuring the proper storage of tissue samples and carcasses; and (iv) handling biohazard and chemical waste for autoclaving and disposal; (d) supervising Workman and Laboratory Attendant in carrying out duties in the PM room; (e) Other laboratory duties: (i) assisting in laboratory bench work; and (ii) supervising and performing daily operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment (e.g. autoclave and the Biological Safety Cabinet). [Note: The Part-time Animal Post-mortem Assistant is required to work on shift in the New Territories and have to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, Sundays and public holidays.]