Clinical Research Assistant/ Coordinator
Job No:
CERA120
Location:
EAST MELBOURNE
An exciting opportunity has become available in the Clinical Biomarkers unit where you will be part of the research program to tackle glaucoma. The research aims to develop new imaging and functional assessment techniques that will transform our ability to detect and predict glaucoma damage and its progression.
Join the team at the Centre for Eye Research Australia as a Clinical Research Assistant/ Coordinator and become part of one of the world’s leading eye research institutes. CERA conducts research to discover the causes of eye disease, find new ways to detect and prevent vision loss and develop new treatments to save and restore sight.
To learn more about our work, please visit www.cera.org.au
About the role
- Working alongside the research team (including other Clinical Research Assistants or Coordinators) and Principal Investigator, assist with coordinating all aspects of a research participant journey, which will include (but is not limited to):
- Working with community-based health practitioners to recruit participants to the research studies, including identifying and contacting potentially eligible individuals to offer an opportunity to participate
- Administrative tasks associated with the study visits (including scheduling appointments)
- Explaining the study to potential participants and obtaining informed consent (training to be provided) and performing the clinical study assessments. The latter may include standard assessments such as subjective refraction and visual acuity measurements, intraocular pressure measurements, visual field testing, optical coherence tomography imaging and fundus photography, but also novel assessments including customised techniques of retinal imaging and functional testing (training to be provided)
- Management of the progress of research studies, including monitoring of the recruitment status and developing solutions to ensure targeted progress is met
- Reporting of study progress and outcomes to the relevant stakeholders (e.g., research ethics office or funders).
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Orthoptics, Optometry, or relevant health science degree (and registration with an appropriate board)
- Excellent interpersonal skills (including both verbal and written communication skills) and rapport with patients and other healthcare professionals
- Strong proficiency in standard clinical ophthalmic assessments and ability to learn new techniques
Working at CERA
We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies. Whilst the work is challenging, you will be rewarded by contributing to an organisation that is focused on giving people living with eye disease a chance to save their sight.
How to apply
Submit a current resume and covering letter that details your interest and suitability for the role.
For more information please download the position description here or email hr@cera.org.au.
Applications Close: Sunday 28 August 2022 11:30PM
Applicants with no prior clinical practice or research experience will be considered for a Clinical Research Assistant position.
Applicants with clinical practice or clinical research experience will be considered for a Clinical Research Coordinator position and the starting salary offered will be determined by the direct relevancy of the candidates skills and experience.
Previous applicants need not apply.