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Research Assistant

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Saint Lucia, Queensland, Australia The University of Queensland Full time
About the Opportunity

The University of Queensland is seeking a Casual Research Assistant to support a research project focused on developing a biomarker for concussion diagnosis and recovery. The successful candidate will provide support to staff at individual GPS schools, assisting with bio-sample collection, record keeping, and facilitating data collection processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist school staff with preparation of facilities and bio-sampling kits
  • Record keeping and reporting, including confirmation of participants' identity and consent, sample labelling, and completion of pathology and MRI request forms
  • Collection of bio-samples (blood, saliva, finger-prick) and sample transport or booking/confirming sample transport with courier
  • Completion of SCAT5 and HIA2 assessment and recording of results in the World Rugby SCRM database
  • Providing instructions for computer-based cognitive testing to adolescent participants and supervision of test-taking
  • Providing instructions for use of activity/sleep tracking smart device and exporting and uploading data when device is returned
  • Promoting the study to players and parents at game days and collecting expressions of interest (EOI) for participation
Requirements
  • Tertiary qualifications, preferably in a science or health care discipline or relevant senior experience working in a science or health setting
  • Previous training and experience in Phlebotomy is essential, experience in conducting venepuncture on adolescents would be highly regarded
  • Must have own reliable transport to travel to study sites
  • Must hold Blue Card for working with children (can be organized through UQ)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and flexibly
  • Proficient in use of the Microsoft office suite of products including word, excel, PowerPoint and outlook
  • Ability to travel and work on Saturdays during the GPS rugby season (May to September)
About You

The successful candidate will be reliable, organised, and able to work self-directed in a busy environment. They must be able to work with school staff and adolescent participants in a respectful and supportive manner, providing clear and easy to follow instructions regarding all study procedures.

Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.