In this fixed-term, full-time role, you will be part of the research team of the Jreissati Pancreatic Centre at Epworth (JPCE), a philanthropic funded centre of excellence at Epworth Health Care dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients with pancreatic cancer. Reporting to the Deputy Director - JPCE, you will work with a close-knit team and be responsible for coordinating and managing clinical and translational research studies and trials in pancreatic cancer.
You will make an impact by:

• Coordinating a wide range of research studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and other relevant guidelines
• Assisting in the recruitment and retention of Epworth pancreatic oncology patients for studies and coordinating patients for trial-related activities
• Maintaining study documentation, records and data as well as coordinating the collection, processing and storage of patient samples for concurrent studies
• Building strong relationships with difference departments within Epworth
• Working closely with clinicians, investigators, sponsors, donors, granting bodies and other research participants

To be successful in this role…
You will be an experienced research professional with previous experience in oncology research or medical oncology. Flexible and agile in your approach, you are eager and have a willingness to learn and contribute to the team. You are a good communicator, with an empathetic and supportive approach and easily develop meaningful relationships with patients, colleagues and key stakeholders.
You will have

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health or science
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a clinical research role
• Previous experience working with tissue/blood sample collections, processing and storage would be advantageous

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Additional Information

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Flexible rostering for permanent part timers, with flexibility and choice across locations for all CRU members
• Education and support with a dedicated nurse educator
• Exposure to different specialties and diverse clinical settings
• Opportunities for professional development
• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

At Epworth, we care.
We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.
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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Caroline Le via phone to 9426 8880.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth Health Care, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.
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