Research Support Officer

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 is recruiting patients at multiple sites in Australia. A Research Support Officer is required to primarily be part of the AGCMP team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Research Support Officer will provide support activities for patient recruitment associated with the MoST comprehensive genetic profiling nationally. The role involves administration duties, preparation and packing of biospecimen kits, maintaining accurate records and data entry tasks.

**Salary**: Up to $39.06 P/h + Superannuation

Employment Type: Casual (3 days/week, onsite)

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. 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

This role is responsible for preparation, sending and tracking biospecimen kits provided to patients and includes carrying out quality checks on data and data entry.

The key responsibilities include:
- Run pre-defined queries in patient databases to extract data.- Complete basic quality control check for data completeness.- Prepare all stock needed for biospecimen kits and undertake assembly of kits.- Perform data entry for kit tracking.- Act as point of contact for queries regarding biospecimen kits.- Undertake stocktake to identify when to order stock.- Ensure data security is maintained to protect patient records, both physically and electronically.- Assist in administration duties (e.g., scanning records, filing, monitor stock)- All staff are required to comply with Garvan’s workplace polices (as amended from time to time) and especially Garvan’s Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy, including working in accordance with the WHS management system at all times, as safety is Garvan’s number one priority.

ABOUT YOU

The key skills and experience include:
- Demonstrated experience in administrative abilities.- Good interpersonal skills.- Attention to detail and organisational skills.- Excellent time management skills.- Experience monitoring stock inventory levels.-
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Desirable- Knowledge of database and record management systems (desirable).- Knowledge and understanding of patient’s privacy and confidential processes (desirable).- Experience ordering supplies through finance system (desirable).

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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