This position will primarily be responsible for the processing of samples obtained through research studies and management of their work area. They will work in collaboration with the other research assistant responsible for the running of other clinical studies.
The successful applicant will meet the following selection criteria:
- Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment
- Processing of clinical trial biological samples
- Storing samples onsite and sending to external labs for analysis
- Data entry
- Attend and assist with clinical studies. Including maintenance and management of analyser, calibration of analysers, and bed-side analysis of study samples
- Maintenance of adequate study consumables
- Study coordination - including recruitment, participant care and support, booking appointments, organisation of specimen collections and appointments for coordinator
- Liaise with study coordinator, investigators and collaborators
- Assist in the preparation of reports, writing papers and presentation of seminars
- Contribute to the analysis of study data
- Attend and participate in team and study specific meetings
This is a part time position (0.4 FTE) fixed term for 3 months, with potential for extension of the contract to a year. Opportunity to access generous salary packaging.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
Submit your CV along with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to: applications@telethonkids.org.au.
Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact Nirubasini Paramalingam.
Closing date: 5pm, 25th October, 2017