Scientist - Trials (Cancer Trials Unit)

Metro South Health Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane's PAH Cancer Trials Unit seeks a detail‑oriented scientist to support processing of patient samples for clinical trials, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to high scientific and quality standards.

In this role you will apply judgement to determine sample processing requirements for trials and research projects, assist with processing, testing, documentation and data reconciliation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or Biological Science.
• Demonstrated scientific judgement and ability to apply principles to trials and research samples.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for researchers and trial teams.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and time management.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to professional development.
• Clinical trials experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Apply scientific judgement to determine sample processing requirements for clinical trials and research projects.
• Assist with patient sample processing, testing, documentation and data reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate trial sample records and contribute to activity reporting.
• Provide scientific advice, education and guidance to researchers, trial coordinators and research nurses on sample requirements.
• Contribute to development of procedures, protocols and quality improvement initiatives within the Cancer Trials Unit.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support safe, high-quality clinical research in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and research ethics guidelines.

Skills

Scientific judgement

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaboration

Clinical trials experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Science/Clinical Science/Biological Science

Job description

Play an important role in advancing cancer clinical research by supporting the accurate and timely processing of patient samples and helping ensure clinical trials are delivered to the highest scientific and quality standards. In this role, you will:

• Apply scientific judgement to determine sample processing requirements for clinical trials and research projects.
• Assist with patient sample processing, testing, documentation and data reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate trial sample records and contribute to activity reporting.
• Provide scientific advice, education and guidance to researchers, trial coordinators and research nurses on sample requirements.
• Contribute to the development of procedures, protocols and quality improvement initiatives within the Cancer Trials Unit.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support safe, high-quality clinical research in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and relevant research ethics guidelines.

Your new role:

Play an important role in advancing cancer clinical research by supporting the accurate and timely processing of patient samples and helping ensure clinical trials are delivered to the highest scientific and quality standards. In this role, you will:

• Apply scientific judgement to determine sample processing requirements for clinical trials and research projects.
• Assist with patient sample processing, testing, documentation and data reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate trial sample records and contribute to activity reporting.
• Provide scientific advice, education and guidance to researchers, trial coordinators and research nurses on sample requirements.
• Contribute to the development of procedures, protocols and quality improvement initiatives within the Cancer Trials Unit.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support safe, high-quality clinical research in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and relevant research ethics guidelines.

About you:

You are a detail-oriented scientist who enjoys working collaboratively and understands the importance of scientific accuracy in clinical research. You will bring:

• A bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or Biological Science, with eligibility for relevant professional membership where appropriate.
• Demonstrated scientific judgement and the ability to apply established principles to clinical trials and research sample requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear advice and education to researchers and clinical trial teams.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and time management.
• A collaborative approach, commitment to professional development and an interest in continuous quality improvement.
• Clinical trials experience is highly desirable.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to contribute to cancer clinical trials that explore new treatments, therapies and diagnostic approaches.
• Valuable experience working alongside specialist clinicians, researchers, trial coordinators and research nurses.
• Opportunities to build your scientific knowledge and contribute to research quality and service improvement.
• A collaborative workplace that values innovation, respect, inclusion and professional growth.
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

Princess Alexandra Hospital:

The Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) is a tertiary health care centre providing care in most major adult specialties. We provide world class health care to Brisbane City's southern suburbs across emergency, medical, mental health and surgical services, including liver and kidney transplant.

We are nationally recognised for our expertise in trauma management and organ transplants and are one of Australia's leading academic and research health centres. The PAH as a major medical research precinct hosts Australia's most advanced medical research facility, the Translational Research Institute (TRI) as well as a new Clinical Research Facility for the discoveries made at TRI to be trialed in a safe clinical environment.

We're expanding our hospital to make sure everyone gets the care they need. We're adding more beds, modernising our buildings, and improving our spaces to treat kidney and cancer patients with all new services and facilities planned to open by 2027.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are better together.