動物護理技術員主要負責 (a) 從事有關禽流感及動物疾病診斷和監察的化驗，及食用動物化學殘留物的驗測; (b) 協助上司督導及培訓屬下人員，依據標準操作程序工作; (c) 協助上司處理文書工作; (d) 根據認證系統(澳洲國家測試局協會) 的要求，進行相關的品質控制工作，例如校正和保養儀器，監管和記錄存貨清單等; (e) 協助上司引進動物疾病診斷測試的方法; 及(f) 協助上司執行實驗室行政工作。 [註: 需要在新界上水輪班及不定時工作，包括晚間、週末、週日和公眾假期。]

An Animal Health Technician is mainly deployed on (a) undertaking laboratory work in connection with the laboratory diagnostic and surveillance testing for avian influenza and other animal diseases, and detection of chemical residues in food animals; (b) assisting supervisor in supervising and training minor staff to ensure compliance with the standard operation procedure; (c) assisting supervisor in compiling laboratory documentation; (d) maintaining the quality system of the Laboratory as required by the accreditation system (National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia) such as performing equipment calibration and maintenance, monitoring and recording the inventories level, etc.; (e) assisting supervisor in introducing diagnostic tests for the detection of animal disease; and (f) assisting supervisor in carrying out administrative duties. [Note: required to work on shift in Sheung Shui, the New Territories and have to work irregular hours including evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.]