Clinical Research Coordinator

About Southern Oncology Clinical Research Unit

Southern Oncology Clinical Research Unit (SOCRU) is a dedicated oncology phase I clinical trials unit. SOCRU provides people with cancer alternate treatment options and the opportunity to contribute to ongoing cancer research whilst receiving the highest quality, evidence based clinical care from our skilled health professionals. Our mission is to provide outstanding care for people with cancer through the continued expansion of our unit, knowledge base and expertise. 

We are seeking a dynamic Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join our dedicated research team on a full-time basis.

About the Role

As a CRC, you'll coordinate a dynamic portfolio of clinical trials, ensuring protocol adherence, participant engagement, and compliance with regulatory standards. Serving as a crucial liaison between research teams, clinicians, sponsors, and participants, you'll be apart of cutting edge advancements in oncology research, delivering tangible, real-world impact. 

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide support for clinical trials within SOCRU.
• Act as the primary coordinator for multiple trials at a time.
• Coordinate clinical trials activities while working closely with and take guidance from SOCRU Directors and the Clinical Trials Unit Manager.
• Coordinate and monitor participant bookings and study schedules ensuring the relevant study personnel and facilities are available for study visits and participants are kept informed of their visit schedules.
• Ensure essential study documents are maintained and up to date in the Investigator Site File.
• Assist in the review of participant eligibility for SOCRU trials.
• Completion of lead-site and multi-site ethics applications together with but not limited to progress reports, amendments, safety event reporting and final study reports.
• Monthly study invoicing.
• Assisting in the development and review of departmental standard operating procedures and quality assurance processes.
• Preparation of Serious Adverse Event reports and documentation of adverse events.
• Creation and maintenance of study source documentation.
• Completion and monitoring of all study close out activities including preparation of documents for archiving off site. 
• Completion of source documentation, entering data and responding to data queries in a timely manner.
• Performing study-related assessments and procedures such as vital signs, ECGs and performing venepunctures.
• Collection and processing of biologic samples – including blood collection from a cannula and blood processing in the laboratory.

Key Selection Criteria: 

Essential Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator 
• A degree in a health science related field. 
• Effective listening and interpersonal skills.
• Time management skills/ability to prioritise workload.
• Demonstrated excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills including intermediate to advanced use of Microsoft Suite.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience coordinating phase I oncology clinical trials
• Experience in caring for people with cancer  
• Phlebotomy certification or training

Benefits

• Comprehensive training in Clinical Research. This includes extensive training in clinical activities such as blood taking, ECGs and vital sign monitoring.
• Work with an energetic team of skilled Clinical Research professionals.
• Opportunities for career progression for the right candidate.
• Flexible working conditions and arrangements.

Additional information

• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate has been selected.
• This position requires valid authorization to work in Australia, as well as a police check and a working with children's check.

How to Apply

Apply via Seek.com by submitting your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Please note that applications received without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Join us in revolutionising cancer care and be part of a team making a difference. Apply today!