Research Coordinator

The Australian Genomic Cancer Medicine Program (AGCMP) encompasses several cohort studies to improve the understanding, early detection, prevention and management of cancer. This includes the Molecular Screening and Therapeutics (MoST) study which recruits patients at multiple sites in Australia. A Research Coordinator is required to primarily be part of the MoST team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Research Coordinator will work as part of the MoST team to assist in co-ordination of activities associated with MoST molecular screening at sites nationally. This will include contact with site staff and patients, liaison with clinicians and medical services, facilitation of biospecimen collection, data quality checking and study reporting.

Salary: $65,000 + 10.5% super + salary packaging

Employment Type: 1 year maximum term

SNAP SHOT OF BENEFITS

Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)

Ample opportunities for on-going training and development

Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment

Flexible work arrangements e.g. location, start / finish times etc

18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation

A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave

Discounted Health Insurance

Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The key responsibilities include:

Support co-ordination of the molecular screening activities of the MoST study nationally

Identify suitable research participants

Explain the research projects and obtain informed consent

Arrange appointments with study participants

Provide general information about the projects

Administer research questionnaires using professional interview techniques

Coordinate blood collections and liaise with pathology services to obtain tumour samples, coordinate sample transfer and storage

Collect clinical data and perform data entry

Coordinate all aspects of study participation in a well-organised manner

Ensure data security is maintained to protect patient records, both physically and electronically

ABOUT YOU

The key skills and experience include:

An appropriate science, psychology or related degree, or equivalent

Strong interpersonal skills

Well-developed administrative abilities

A strong commitment to quality

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Sensitivity to patient’s privacy and needs

Excellent attention to detail

Consistent interpretation of data

Desirable

Previous experience in a similar role

Clinical experience

Knowledge and/or experience with database systems and records management

ABOUT GARVAN

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded MRI’s.

Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.

We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.

Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you think you’re the right person for this role, we’d love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart.