Research Assistant - Clinical Trials

About the opportunity

The Research Assistant - Clinical Trials provides clinical trial knowledge and expertise to the Assistant Director, Senior Research Academics and the Clinical trial team within the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Diabetes Centre. They will support the preliminary stages of grant applications, maintain research data integrity, and ensure efficient communication with survey participants. They also contribute to maintaining organised research records, readying data for presentations and reports.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• assist with the coordination of routine research task
• data collection and analysis through patient follow-ups and participant questionnaires, ensuring data quality and accuracy
• assist with the documentation process for research publications, maintaining comprehensive research records
• assist with the collection and processing of physical activity data using objective activity monitors
• facilitate personable communication with a broad range of stakeholders, and collaborate with team members to continuously improve stakeholder relations
• engage with stakeholders to address concerns and gather feedback, maintaining effective communication channels and collaborating with the team to enhance stakeholder relations.

About you

We are seeking for an exceptional Research Assistant - Clinical Trials who has:

• a tertiary qualification in health, allied health, medicine and equivalent relevant experience
• proven computer literacy and proficiency in using various research and administrative software applications, that may include Microsoft Suite, REDCap and other relevant software
• excellent written and spoken communication skills to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including study participants from diverse backgrounds and physical impairments
• strong problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods
• strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a focus on building inclusive and supportive work relationships, and ability to work independently
• clinical research skills and willingness and determination to undertake clinical training required for the role.