Mater Research are looking for a Clinical Trial Assistant to join the Surgical/Acute/Neuroscience and Dementia (SAND) team! This maximum term (12 months), full-time role will be based at our South Brisbane campus.

Mater Research is a recognised leader in medical research. Our bench to bedside philosophy sees us working across Mater Health’s hospitals and health services, The University of Queensland, and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI).

We are committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners and collaborators to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community.

Salary: $69,165 - $77,464 plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900

What you’ll be doing

The Clinical Trial Assistant is responsible for assisting in the day-today management of clinical trials. The CTA will coordinate the administrative research requirements as appropriate (and clinical if applicable). They will oversee the administrative tasks and record keeping in a GCP compliant manner.

They are responsible for assisting coordination and administration of trial related activities under the supervision of the Clinical Trial Coordinator. This position can assist with clinical tasks appropriate to applicants scope of practice and experience. There is opportunity to develop clinical trial skills on the job. This role is critical to the successful conduct of clinical trials at Mater Research.

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here –  Clinical Trial Assistant_Final_SAND.pdf

 About you

You will have a relevant undergraduate degree in relevant discipline Knowledge and Skills

• Awareness of the Australian Clinical trial regulatory framework and applicable guidelines such as ICH GCP as adopted by the TGA and NHRMC guidelines for clinical trials
• Strong organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with competent working knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs including excel, word, teams and outlook,
• Ability to operate independently exercising initiative and judgement as well as in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Ability to acquire and apply standard process to project specific protocols
• Experience in medical research (Desirable)

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For further information please contact Zander Tait, Lead Clinical Trial Coordinator, on 07 3163 8060

Applications close on Monday 6 May 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.