Research Assistant, Aerial Study

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia The Kids Research Institute Australia Full time

**The Opportunity**

**The AERIAL Study is a vital child health research project investigating airway health outcomes. This is a hands-on, participant-facing role ideal for someone with clinical or health research experience who is passionate about making a difference in children's lives.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

- Conduct participant follow-up visits at home or at The Kids Joondalup Clinic, including collecting nasal swabs, nasal brushings, and lung function testing.
- Ensure all data and samples are collected, recorded, and stored in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research protocols.
- Provide administrative support including managing the study inbox, ordering supplies, and coordinating bookings.
- Maintain strong relationships with study participants and families, delivering an exceptional standard of care and communication.
- Collaborate with researchers and health professionals to ensure high-quality study delivery and data integrity.

This is a part-time role (6 hours per week) for a period of 3 years.

**About You**

**We are looking for a motivated and reliable team member with a strong background in health or clinical research and the ability to confidently engage with participants and their families.
- Tertiary qualification in Nursing or a health-related field.
- Current GCP certification and CPR certificate.
- Experience with biological sample collection (e.g. nasal swabs and brushings) and data handling.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain high attention to detail.
- Current WA driver's licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel to participant homes.
- Flexible availability to accommodate participant scheduling.
- **Desirable**: Experience in research and knowledge of infection control procedures

**About Us**

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

**Some of our staff benefits include**:

- Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter
- Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
- Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
- Paid Parental Leave
- Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.
- Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.
- Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
- Flexible work options and hybrid working.
- Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
- Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
- Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.

**How to Apply**

**If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you,

**Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the "About You" section above.**

LI-DNI

**Contact Name**:Liz Starcevich

**Closing Date**:14/07/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

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