We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join our high calibre team at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne.
Growing your career as a Full Time Research Assistant is an awesome opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, decision-making and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Research Assistant at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre today!

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
An exciting opportunity for Research Assistant- Clinical Studies exists within the Dept. Infectious Diseases at the Peter Mac. We run a National Centre for Infections in Cancer which aims to minimise risk of infections in cancer. We have a number of investigator initiated and pharmaceutical company sponsored clinical studies for novel anti-infection drugs, infection prophylaxis and novel diagnostic tests that are run by a team of senior clinicians and research nurses at the Peter Mac and Royal Melbourne Hospital. The position will primarily be responsible for study co-ordination, data entry and extraction and management of investigator and sponsor databases. Previous experience or Masters in Clinical Trials highly desirable This is a 1.0 EFT position for one year with provision to renew.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment. <>

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Megan Crane
Emial: View email address on careers.petermac.org

Applications Close: 11:59 pm 25 April 2023




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Position Summary

An exciting opportunity for Research Assistant- Clinical Studies exists within the Dept. Infectious Diseases at the Peter Mac. We run a National Centre for Infections in Cancer which aims to minimise risk of infections in cancer. We have a number of investigator initiated and pharmaceutical company sponsored clinical studies for novel anti-infection drugs, infection prophylaxis and novel diagnostic tests that are run by a team of senior clinicians and research nurses at the Peter Mac and Royal Melbourne Hospital. The position will primarily be responsible for study co-ordination, data entry and extraction and management of investigator and sponsor databases. This is a 1.0 EFT 1RA2 position for one year with provision to renew.

Enterprise Agreement

Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025

Classification or Salary Range

1RA2

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category C

Key Relationships

Clinical, administration and research staff within the Department of Infectious Diseases PMCC, and other key internal Departments.

Clinical, administration and research staff at other key precinct (eg RMH, Doherty and WEHI), national and international sites.

Skills

Masters in clinical trials or relevant industry experience as a clinical trials assistant

Key Accountabilities

1. To effectively manage PMCC Dept ID clinical studies databases

- Maintain REDCAP databases for individual studies as directed by the PIs.
- Ensure data is collected in paper and or online form as dictated by the study and entered into the relevant database in a timely manner




- Participate in study monitoring/auditing internally and externally as required in order to meet the regulatory and scientific requirements
- Maintain a flexible approach to working hours in order to meet the requirements of research protocols and subject recruitment.
- Able to make appropriate professional autonomous decisions as required & seek clarification where necessary.

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

2. Study co-ordination

- Liaise with all involved groups/departments to ensure all samples and data are collected, processed, stored as per the protocol requirements
- Able to maintain effective communication processes with investigators, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure information is appropriately documented and shared.
- Ensure that studies are undertaken in accordance with the terms approved by the trial sponsor, institutional ethics committee and the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans.
- Uses practice guidelines and study specific documentation to ensure that data is recorded accurately and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial advantages such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

Benefits of working as a Research Assistant in Melbourne:

● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Attractive package

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