Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Emeritus Research Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Are you curious about the world of clinical trials and passionate about science?

Do you want to be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a global impact?

How does an extra paid day off each month sound?

If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to grow with a dynamic team — Emeritus Research wants to hear from you

About us:

Emeritus Research has a vision: to improve world health and accelerate medical advancements by expertly managing clinical trials. We work with top global Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology companies and have facilitated a myriad of trials that have brought today's leading medications to market.

Being privately owned by an ambitious and supportive Board, we have the flexibility to be innovative, and pivot when required. Over the past six years, Emeritus Research has seen exponential growth in capacity, staffing, and trial opportunities. We have a nimble approach to trial implementation, whilst ensuring safety and quality are delivered in our services.

Emeritus has diversified roles within the company to ensure every step of the trial is approached with expertise. Every team member is valued for their contribution and solution focused approach.

Now you know about us, here's a bit about what we need from you.

At Emeritus Research, our Research Assistants work closely with the Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC), to understand and accurately deliver the needs of our Sponsor/Clinical Research Organisations clients successfully implementing study protocols, fulfilling participant recruitment and contractual targets. We want you to help grow our business and make our vision a reality for even more people, so you will also:

  • Create a positive trial experience for all participants, preparing all required trial materials ahead of time and accurately implementing study protocols
  • Precisely complete data entry, ensuring trial data is finalised daily in line with GCP (or good clinical practice) and protocol compliance
  • Proactively contribute to business growth by converting participant bookings to screening enrolments
  • Improve efficiency and impress our clients by eliminating the need for follow-up actions requested by the CRA
  • Provide weekly reports on your trial activities, participant enrolment successes and query results
  • Utilise your keen eye for detail keeping site files up to date and super accurate.

What's next? Apply now and let us know how you:

  • Possess a natural Curiosity that stimulates continual learning and a solution focused mindset
  • Adapt to changing demands and prioritize effectively
  • Have a keen eye for Detail, detecting things others may have missed to ensure accuracy
  • Are an excellent Listener, who follows directions and has the confidence to ask for clarification and guidance when required
  • Work autonomously, while still actively contributing to the team and company objectives
  • Show strong Confidence in your abilities, knowing you can achieve your goals
  • Love helping people and are always looking for ways to provide great Service to others.

We'd also like to hear about your qualifications and your skills, are you:

  • Computer literate with MS suite and Outlook
  • Excellent with oral and written communication skills
  • someone with a tertiary qualification in Science, Life Sciences, Nursing or Pharmacy
  • An Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or do you have an appropriate work visa

Whether you have experience already or you are a graduate, we'd like to hear from you. So, send us your resume with a cover letter telling us why your next move is to Emeritus Research and we can chat about your salary expectations too.

We look forward to hearing from you

Please note, all applications will be assessed as they come in and we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates.



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