Research Coordinator

1 day ago


Sydney, Australia The Garvan Institute of Medical Research Full time

Omico, the Australian Genomic Cancer Medicine Centre encompasses several cohort studies to improve the understanding, early detection, prevention and management of cancer. This includes the Molecular Screening and Therapeutics (MoST) Program and the Genetic Cancer Risk in the Young Study which are recruiting patients at multiple sites in Australia.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Research Coordinator position will be responsible for undertaking receipt, co-ordinating patient tissue and blood processing within the MoST team led by Prof David Thomas and Dr. Mandy Ballinger.

The successful applicant will also be involved in daily operation of the team.

**Salary**: Up to 65,000 + 11% Super + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: 6 month contract with a strong possibility for long term extension

SNAPSHOT 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:
- Receipt patient tissue and blood samples following established processes- Maintain accurate records- Coordinate sample processing with external laboratories- Prepare patient samples for shipment- Retrieve and archive patient samples- Assist in daily operation of the team, including the maintenance of lab supplies, cleaning of equipment and general lab hygiene

ABOUT YOU

The key skills and experience include:
- An appropriate science degree- High attention to detail and ability to carry out high-quality work- Ability to maintain confidentiality- Highly organised and excellent communicator- Competency in Microsoft Office- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment- Ability to assess priorities and meet necessary deadlines- Schedule flexibility

Desirable- Previous experience in a similar role- Experience handling human samples- 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. We are always looking for culture ‘add’, not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively._

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