Clinical Trial Assistant

Company Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

In this 12-month fixed term position, you will be part of the Epworth Medical Oncology clinical trials unit, a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of patients with solid tumour cancers. Reporting to the Clinical Research Nurse Team Leader you will work with a close-knit team and be responsible for coordinating study activities including set-up, ethics and governance applications, sample management and processing, document management and close out.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing overall support for both industry sponsored and investigator-initiated research activities, including preparation of ethics and applications, relating to Medical Oncology
• Coordination and processing of laboratory specimens including collection, receipt and storage of viable patient samples in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, Good Laboratory Practice and other relevant guidelines
• Maintaining a high standard of study documentation, records and data for concurrent studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and other relevant guidelines
• Working collaboratively within a Multidisciplinary team, building quality relationships within Epworth, our participants and other key stakeholders including clinicians, investigators, sponsors, donors, and granting bodies

To be successful in this role…

You will have laboratory experience in handling, documenting, processing and shipping specimens. Flexible and agile in your approach, you are eager and have a willingness to learn and contribute to the team, the ability to work effectively as a team member and confidence in working autonomously. You are an effective communicator able to develop strong relationships with colleagues, our participants, study sponsors and third-party contractors and other stakeholders.

You will have:

• Bachelor degree in Health or Science
• Previous laboratory and clinical research experience
• Solid understanding of the Principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Excellent inter-personal skills

Position Description      Inherent Requirement

We will review applications as we receive them.

Additional Information

At Epworth, everybody matters. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 per annum
• In addition you will be able to salary package meal/accommodation expenses up to $2,650 per annum
• Flexible work arrangements
• Reduced out-of-pocket expenses for health services at Epworth
• Discounted private health insurance
• Discounts to leading Australian retailers through the "My Benefits" Program

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply for this Position 

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button now and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.