$95,223–$103,327* + 11.5% superannuation + generous salary packaging options Part-time (0.6 to 0.8 FTE), 1 year contract Based in Prahran, Melbourne The opportunity We are seeking a motivated Trial Study Manager with strong experience in clinical trial coordination to join our Diabetes and Vascular Medicine laboratory. The lab has many independent functions and also links with major universities and research institutes in Australia and overseas.
In this role you'll work alongside a team of study coordinators and study physicians and will be responsible for conducting clinical trials according to trial protocols, collaborating with clinical teams for recruitment and with other centres undertaking the trials and for contributing to the research and professional activities of the lab.
Please note: as part of the role some local, interstate and international travel may be required to conduct clinical trials and to attend meetings related to clinical trials.
In this role you will be expected to:
To organise and co-ordinate the various ongoing clinical research studies including completion of case report forms, standard operation procedures, participant care and physician involvement. To maintain and develop own knowledge and skills in areas of research through appropriate journals and other literature, as well as trial-specific training. Identify and recruit potential study participants and screen them for suitability for study trials as per eligibility criteria. Carry out all relevant study-related tasks, ensuring adherence to protocol and good clinical research practice. Perform venepuncture, and deal with handling, processing and storage of blood and urine specimens. This includes maintaining awareness of appropriate blood handling procedures in relation to safety and laboratory techniques. Perform study visits on participants as required by the protocol and maintain accurate source documents. Skills and experience You will have:
Strong experience and ability in coordinating clinical research studies. Previous experience in the field of diabetes clinical trials will be highly regarded. Excellent planning, coordination and organisational skills, including the ability to manage a range of tasks with conflicting priorities. A high level of interpersonal skills with a caring attitude towards study participants. Research experience including awareness of ICH-GCP Guidelines and relevant regulatory/statutory guidelines. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines without compromising close attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Self-motivated with the ability to exercise initiative and to participate positively in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of participant records. Previous experience in venepuncture, sample handling and processing, ECG measurement experience and intravenous cannulation skills. Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data measurement and recording. Working at the Baker Institute offers flexibility, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to a research centre of world renown. Benefits include generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, as well as modern offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.
Applications should include a current resume with details of 2 professional referees, quoting AJ01 . We are reviewing applications as they are received so if you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must hold appropriate Australian work rights and be immunised with the COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions (No 4) and a current influenza vaccination in accordance with mandatory vaccination of health care workers directions . More details of the role can be found in the position description , for further information please contact the person listed below.
At the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, we are committed to creating a workplace that encourages diversity, inclusiveness and equal employment opportunity for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
We will close this job ad as soon as we have enough applicants, so please apply without delay.
We value gender equality and diversity and are a proud recipient of an inaugural Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
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