Clinical Research Assistant

12-month Contract
Work part time (26.6 hours per week)
Attractive Salary $ 77,592 - $ 86,456 per annum (pro rata) + Super
Salary Packaging Benefits

Who We Are

At MCRI we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We believe that no question is too impossible to try and answer. We are renowned for our cutting edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability. We are committed to creating a positive working environment which values all backgrounds and experiences. We strive to foster an inclusive culture that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and a culture based on respect, consideration and dignity. Don’t take our word for it, check what our employees are saying!

The Opportunity at MCRI

VicHip wishes to appoint a dynamic part time Clinical Research Assistant to join the Gait Lab & orthopaedics group at MCRI. You will work part of our team at the RCH and catchment areas to ensure patients with dysplasia are enrolled into the registry, age specific data collected and provide assistance in the research activities relating to this patient group.

The Clinical Research Assistant will be part of a group of assistants working at other sites and would work collaboratively with the other members to develop a dynamic, responsive team who are central to the success of the registry.

To be successful in this role you possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. You will be confident in interacting with patients and their families to help foster a sense of belonging to something bigger and help develop a culture of inquisitiveness, engagement, and trust.

Your Responsibilities will include:
Initially involved in the establishment of the VicHip project working closely with the CIA and coordinating CRC
Ensuring the VicHip recruitment, data collection, and studies are of the highest quality
Conducting ethical research at the highest level of integrity and in line with the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research and MCRI policies
Assisting and contributing to data generation for research and publications

About You:
Degree/Honours/Masters qualification in Science or related discipline

Appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation
Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Excellent time management, organisational and analytical problem-solving skills

Apply now!

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to A/Prof Leo Donnan at leo.donnan@mcri.edu.au.

Applications to include Cover Letter, Response to Key Selection Criteria and Resume in one document.

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s Directions, all MCRI and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated, unless a medical exception applies.

Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government COVID-19 Digital Immunisation Certificate/s or evidence of medical exception or evidence of vaccination booking as part of our pre-employment requirements.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Closing Date: 28 June 2022