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Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre - Peter Mac is one of a handful of integrated cancer research, education and treatment centres in the world. Each day our team strives to provide the very best in cancer care, even better treatments and potential cancer cures for all people affected by cancer.
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At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Fixed Term, Part-Time Role
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Assistant (Study Coordinator) to join the research team within the Parkville Familial Cancer Centre (PFCC). The Centre provides a comprehensive cancer genetics service including cancer risk assessment, genetic counselling, genetic testing, medical advice and management as well as psychological support to individuals with concerns about their personal and/or family history of cancer. The Centre is also a hub for clinical and translational research.
In this role you will assist in the conduct of the PRiMo Trial - a large multi-site cancer prevention trial that is investigating the clinical utility of a personalised risk assessment that includes genomic testing. You will perform a range of study related tasks including collecting and managing participant data in REDCap, organising sample collection and transfer, using online risk assessment tools to generate participant's reports, and assisting with general research administrative tasks. You will be supported in this role by the PFCC research team, and you will assist in the day to day running of other PFCC research projects as required.
This is a 0.6FTE (preferably Wednesday-Friday), fixed term 12-month position.
You will need to have a tertiary qualification in Biological/Biomedical Science, Health Information Management, Clinical Trial Management, or a related field. You will have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, and a high level of communication and interpersonal skills. Prior experience in Clinical Research and/or trials is desirable but not essential. Experience in cancer genetics is not a requirement but a willingness to learn is a must.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Simone McInerey - Senior Research Officer
Contact Number: 03 8559 6***
Email: ***************@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59 pm Friday 15th March 2024.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
