Research Assistant

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Work-life balance

Competitive salary + superannuation

Job summary

The Research Assistant will join the Brisbane Colorectal Research Unit, one of Australia’s largest minimally invasive colorectal surgery research programs, based at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.

Working with colorectal surgeons, research coordinators and clinical researchers, the role supports a broad portfolio of clinical trials and research projects focused on colorectal surgery, inflammatory bowel disease and related fields.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating research projects from concept through approvals.
• Strong data management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to liaise with researchers, clinicians and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research projects, ethics applications and governance submissions from development through to approval.
• Collect, manage and maintain large clinical research datasets with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Liaise with researchers, clinicians, registrars, fellows and external organisations to support research activities.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and ensure research activities comply with Good Clinical Practice and ethical standards.
• Prepare research reports, monitor study progress and contribute to the growth of the colorectal clinical trials program.

Skills

Coordination

Data management

Regulatory liaison

Ethics submissions

Education

Bachelor's degree in health/biomedical research

Job description

The Research Assistant will join the Brisbane Colorectal Research Unit, one of Australia's largest and most influential minimally invasive colorectal surgery research programs, based at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. Working closely with colorectal surgeons, research coordinators and clinical researchers, the role supports a broad portfolio of clinical trials and research projects focused on colorectal surgery, inflammatory bowel disease and related fields.

The successful candidate will contribute to the coordination of research studies from concept through to ethics and governance approvals, manage clinical research data, liaise with researchers and regulatory bodies, and support the delivery of high-quality clinical trials. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative research environment with strong links to leading clinical and research institutions, while contributing to meaningful advancements in patient care and surgical research.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Coordinate research projects, ethics applications and governance submissions from development through to approval.
• Collect, manage and maintain large clinical research datasets with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Liaise with researchers, clinicians, registrars, fellows and external organisations to support research activities.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and ensure research activities comply with Good Clinical Practice and ethical standards.
• Prepare research reports, monitor study progress and contribute to the growth of the colorectal clinical trials program.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.