AddressMelanoma Institute Australia (MIA) is an independent, non-profit organisation with its head office located near North Sydney. We are the world’s largest treatment and research centre with a single focus on melanoma, and our mission is to reach zero deaths from melanoma this decade.
About the opportunity
MIA currently seeks a Research Assistant to provide quality venepuncture, specimen processing and administrative project support for Clinical Trials within the Clinical Trials unit. This position will offer you a high paced workload and broad clinical and administrative exposure.
Responsibilities:
- To succeed in this role, you will work closely with clinical trial coordinators to provide a blood collection and processing service for patients participating in Clinical Trials.
- You will be flexible in terms of working hours to support our clinical trial coordinators and be available for clinics and patients.
- You will process blood samples following research protocols, which involves storing blood in its components and shipping samples to national and international testing laboratories.
- Your workload will include entering data into databases, maintaining tracking documentation and managing inventory.
- You will be able to confidently communicate sensitive information and patient management issues to members of the team.
- You will work closely with the Biospecimen Bank team and researchers from University of Sydney and Macquarie University.
Key Selection Criteria:
- The successful candidate will have a degree/diploma/certificate in medical science, nursing, health or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience working with patients in pathology, clinical or hospital setting, and experience in laboratory procedures are desirable qualities.
- You will have excellent attention to detail, initiative, and ability to prioritise work to achieve goals.
- Motivated and enthusiastic new graduate candidates are encouraged to apply.
This is an outstanding opportunity to further your career and develop your skills in a globally recognised institution. You will enjoy achieving outcomes and will find great satisfaction in supporting cancer patients and being part of cutting-edge research. Salary range for this role is between $70,000 - $76,000 + Salary Packaging + Super (Depending on the experience).
As we are considered a health facility, for us to accept your application, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID19.
MIA is an equal opportunity employer, however only those with the full working rights in Australia will be considered. Candidates on Student Visas or Working Holiday Visas will not be considered.
Please no recruiters. Application will close on 02 July 2024.
Due to the overwhelming response, we will only be contacting candidates we wish to interview.
We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which Melanoma Institute Australia works, and their Elders both past and present, and acknowledge the deep, continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the land, waters, and sky.
