Part time 0.2 FTE, 12 month fixed term, located at the Central Clinical School, Camperdown Campus, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health
Research Assistant in Clinical Trials to work alongside professional and academic researchers and clinicians on Diabetes Medication
Base Salary HEO 4, $83,038 p.a. - $87,739 p.a. pro-rata p.a. + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Research Assistant – Clinical Trials provides clinical trial knowledge and expertise to the Assistant Director, Senior Research Academics and the Clinical trial team within the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Diabetes Centre. They will support the preliminary stages of grant applications, maintain research data integrity, and ensure efficient communication with survey participants. They also contribute to maintaining organised research records, readying data for presentations and reports.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
assist with the coordination of routine research task
data collection and analysis through patient follow-ups and participant questionnaires, ensuring data quality and accuracy
assist with the documentation process for research publications, maintaining comprehensive research records
assist with the collection and processing of physical activity data using objective activity monitors
facilitate personable communication with a broad range of stakeholders, and collaborate with team members to continuously improve stakeholder relations
engage with stakeholders to address concerns and gather feedback, maintaining effective communication channels and collaborating with the team to enhance stakeholder relations.
About you
We are seeking for an exceptional Research Assistant – Clinical Trials who has:
a tertiary qualification in health, allied health, medicine and equivalent relevant experience
proven computer literacy and proficiency in using various research and administrative software applications, that may include Microsoft Suite, REDCap and other relevant software
excellent written and spoken communication skills to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including study participants from diverse backgrounds and physical impairments
strong problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods
strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a focus on building inclusive and supportive work relationships, and ability to work independently
clinical research skills and willingness and determination to undertake clinical training required for the role.
Work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements
This position is designated as child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working With Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
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