Pdresearch Assistant

$43,200 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
- Part time (3 days per week), 1-Year contract with provision to extend further

**About the Role**

Working within a small team the person in this position will work closely with the laboratory head to recruit and manage data collection. The nature of the work is deadline and target-driven, as well as requiring a focus on accuracy and detail.

**Key Duties**

In this role you will be expected to:

- Organize and co-ordinate ongoing research study appointments including completion of case report forms and standard operation procedures.
- Carry out all relevant study-related tasks.
- Liaise with Melbourne pathology and prepare results letters for participants.
- Order consumables for studies and arrange other personnel/resources.
- Enter and clean research data into a designated computerised database.
- Perform administrative functions concerned with own area of research.

**Skills and Experience**

You will have:

- Relevant Undergraduate degree, Graduate Diploma or equivalent research experience.
- Experience in previous clinical research studies and study recruitment.
- A self-motivated attitude, able to exercise initiative.
- Caring attitude towards study participants.
- Organisational and coordination skills, with attention to detail.
- Experience in sample handling/processing, and epidemiology studies is preferred but not essential.

**Benefits**

Working at the Baker Institute offers flexibility, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to a research centre of world renown. Benefits include generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, as well as modern offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.

**How to Apply**

Applications should include a current resume and cover letter, quoting reference

**Contact Details**

Dianna Magliano, Diabetes & Population Health Lab Head
- The Baker Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for roles within the Institute. We value diversity, inclusivity, gender equity and we promote family friendly practices. We are a proud recipient of an inaugural Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE)._

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