Biobank Clinical Research Assistant

Job Requisition ID: 5685

Legal Entity: Monash Health

Location:
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168

Employment Type: Part Time Fixed Term

Posting Date: 4 Sept 2025

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About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated Research Assistant to join the Children's Cancer Centre Clinical Research Team at Monash Health.

The purpose of this role is to coordinate, facilitate and execute high-quality clinical research within the Monash Children's Cancer Biobank (MCCB). The MCCB supports the development and expansion of treatment options for young patients with cancer by enabling access to biological samples for translational research.

Working closely with the Biobank Scientific Lead and the broader Clinical Research Team, you will be responsible for ensuring that biobank activities are conducted in line with ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and that data, sample collection and storage are accurate, secure and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Support the conduct and quality improvement of the MCCB in line with ICH-GCP and best practice standards.
• Complete data entry and validation processes for biobank records.
• Liaise with clinical teams to ensure appropriate information is collected and relevant samples are allocated.
• Assist with the preservation, storage and distribution of MCCB samples to third-party researchers.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities including audits, review and updating of SOPs.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Biobank Scientific Lead and Clinical Research Team.
• Maintain current knowledge of clinical research practices, biobanking processes, and regulatory requirements.

About You

You are a collaborative, organised and dedicated professional who thrives in a multidisciplinary research environment. You demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with cancer.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A degree in Medical Science or other relevant discipline.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification, with knowledge of ICH-GCP, NHMRC guidelines and ethics/governance submissions in Victoria.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical research, preferably in a laboratory or biobank setting.
• Understanding of laboratory regulations and hands-on experience in laboratory environments.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Working Relationships

• Internal: Biobank Scientific Lead, Lead Clinical Trial Coordinator & Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Research Associates/Clinical Research Nurses, Principal Investigators, and staff across pharmacy, pathology and ward services.
• External: National Biobanking Networks, Sponsors, Laboratories, and other hospitals.

What We Offer

Working at Monash Health means joining Victoria's largest healthcare service and a workplace committed to professional growth and development. Benefits include:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to research with direct impact on paediatric cancer care.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to professional development and education programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further,please call Lauren Haddad- Nurse Manager on

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the 'Application Guide'

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Applications close: 18th September 2025