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About This Opportunity
Project
The project is based on a partnership between World Rugby, Rugby Australia, the Great Public Schools Association (GPS) and focuses on developing a biomarker for concussion diagnosis and its recovery. The study will recruit participants from the nine GPS schools in Queensland. A multitude of data elements such as demographics, cognitive data, and biospecimen samples, will be collected from participants at different timepoints.
Primary Purpose of Position
The research assistant will provide support to staff at individual GPS schools. Duties include bio-sample collection including phlebotomy, record keeping, facilitating data collection processes at schools and providing support to the study sites when needed.
Key responsibilities include:
Project Support
Assisting school staff with preparation of facilities; Preparation of correct bio-sampling kits for all study procedures.
Record keeping and reporting: Confirmation of participants’ identity and consent. Sample labelling; Completing pathology and MRI request forms; Scanning and uploading / e-mailing of request forms; Reporting of deviations and Adverse Events.
Collection of bio-samples (blood, saliva, finger-prick); Previous experience in phlebotomy is essential, training in other study procedures will be provided.
Sample transport or booking/confirming sample transport with courier, including location and time for pick-up; Hand-over of correctly packed and labelled bio-samples and pathology request forms.
Completion of SCAT5 and HIA2 assessment and recording of results in the World Rugby SCRM database - training will be provided.
Providing instructions for computer-based cognitive testing to adolescent participants and supervision of test-taking.
Providing instructions for use of activity/sleep tracking smart device; Exporting and uploading data when device is returned.
Providing ‘next step’ instructions to participants and their caregivers, e.g. regarding MRI booking procedures.
Promoting the study to players and parents at game days and collecting expressions of interest (EOI) for participation.
This is a casual position at HEW level 4, with an hourly rate in the range of $47.34 to $50.20, plus superannuation of 11.5%. As these roles are covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases in line with the Enterprise Agreement.
About You
Tertiary qualifications, preferably in a science or health care discipline or relevant senior experience working in a science or health setting
Previous training and experience in Phlebotomy is essential, experience in conducting venepuncture on adolescents would be highly regarded
Must have own reliable transport to travel to study sites
Must hold Blue Card for working with children (can be organized through UQ)
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and flexibly i.e. autonomously, in small teams and with a wide range of varying stakeholders
Proficient in use of the Microsoft office suite of products including word, excel, PowerPoint and outlook
Ability to travel
Ability to work on Saturdays during the GPS rugby season (May to September)
The appointed person(s) must be reliable, organised and able to work self-directed in a busy environment. They must be able to work with school staff and adolescent participants in a respectful and supportive manner. They must be able to provide clear and easy to follow instructions regarding all study procedures to both school staff and participants / parents as required. They must know and complete all study procedures including record keeping and reporting self-directed and in an organized and timely manner.
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jessie Wood . For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section
Resume
Other Information
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(Job Reference Number - R-40516).
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