Clinical Research Assistant - Research at Icon Oncology Group, Wesley
Icon Oncology Group
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Job summary
Icon Oncology Group's Clinical Research Assistant role supports the day-to-day delivery of oncology and haematology trials at the Wesley centre in Brisbane. You will assist with participant visits, trial materials, documentation and regulatory compliance under the guidance of experienced researchers.
The position offers structured training, a Monday–Friday schedule, and a collaborative multi-site research environment across a growing national network.
Qualifications
- Relevant undergraduate qualification in health sciences, nursing or allied health, or current enrolment
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication
- High attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and databases
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Genuine interest in oncology, haematology and clinical research
- Experience in pathology or laboratory processing is highly regarded but not essential
Responsibilities
- Collect, process and dispatch samples and materials required by trial protocols
- Prepare and maintain clinical trial laboratory kits, supplies and samples
- Prepare participant visit requirements and assist with appointment scheduling
- Liaise with external hospitals and healthcare providers to obtain tissue, pathology or medical information
- Support Coordinators and investigators with trial administration and documentation
- Prepare trial documentation for investigator review and sign-off
- Maintain investigator site files and essential documents per Good Clinical Practice
- Support source data collection to be attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original and complete
- Work with study monitors and facilitate on-site and remote monitoring
- Occasionally travel between clinics to support cross-site activity
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Job description
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We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to join our clinical trials team at Icon Cancer Centre Wesley. In this role, you'll support the delivery of innovative medical oncology and haematology studies, including early phase clinical trials, within a collaborative and experienced research unit.
Working alongside Clinical Research Coordinators, investigators, pharmacists, oncology nurses and governance professionals, you'll provide practical and administrative support that helps trials run safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a health science, nursing or allied health background who is interested in building a career in clinical research. If you're organised, detail-focused and motivated by work that helps give patients access to new treatment options, we'd love to hear from you.
Support oncology and haematology research that contributes to new treatment options and improved care for patients.
Build practical experience supporting complex and innovative studies, in medical oncology and haematology.
Access structured training, ongoing professional development and opportunities to progress within a growing national research network.
Work alongside experienced coordinators, investigators, pharmacists, oncology nurses and research professionals who are committed to high-quality clinical trials.
Permanent full-time, Monday to Friday role, approximately 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with no regular weekend work.
As a Clinical Research Assistant, you will support the day-to-day delivery of clinical trials at Icon Cancer Centre Wesley. You will help prepare for participant visits, manage trial materials and documentation, support laboratory processes and assist the broader research team to meet protocol, Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements.
- Collecting, processing and dispatching samples and other materials required by clinical trial protocols
- Preparing and maintaining clinical trial laboratory kits, supplies and samples
- Preparing participant visit requirements and assisting with appointment scheduling
- Liaising with external hospitals and healthcare providers to obtain tissue, pathology or medical information
- Supporting Clinical Research Coordinators and investigators with trial administration and documentation
- Preparing trial documentation for investigator review and sign-off
- Maintaining investigator site files and essential documents in accordance with Good Clinical Practice
- Supporting the attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, accurate and complete collection of source data
- Working with study monitors and facilitating on-site and remote monitoring activities
- Occasionally travelling between clinics to support cross-site research activity as required
We're keen to hear from applicants who bring:
- A relevant undergraduate qualification in health sciences, nursing or an allied health field, or current enrolment in one of these qualifications
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- High attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and databases
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- A genuine interest in oncology, haematology and clinical research
- Experience in pathology or laboratory processing is highly regarded but not essential for the right candidate.
- Build confidence supporting the day-to-day delivery of oncology and haematology clinical trials
- Develop practical capability in clinical trial sample handling, documentation and participant visit preparation
- Build effective relationships with coordinators, investigators, monitors and multidisciplinary teams
- Contribute to accurate, timely and high-quality study delivery
- Become a valued member of a supportive research team helping advance cancer care
Icon Oncology Group's Research team deliver world-class clinical trials across a growing network of sites throughout Australia and internationally. Our teams are united by a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes through innovation, collaboration and excellence in research.
Every trial represents an opportunity to bring new treatment options to patients and contribute to the future of cancer care.
If you're looking for an opportunity to begin or grow your career in clinical research, develop specialist oncology experience and be part of a supportive and passionate team, we'd love to hear from you.
Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.
https://icongroup.global/en/our-services/research/
https://iconcancercentre.com.au/centre/southbrisbane/
https://icongroup.global/en/our-services/research/impact/annual-research-reports/
https://iconcancercentre.com.au/research/find-a-trial/
Pre-employment Health Requirement Icon Oncology Group is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs
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