Haematology Clinical Trials Assistant

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

In this 12 month fixed-term, full-time role, based in East Melbourne, you will be responsible for supporting the coordination and management of all laboratory processing for both investigator and industry sponsored clinical trials. You will be part of the Epworth’s Haematology Clinical Trails Unit and report to the Haematology Clinical Trials Manager.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing support for both industry sponsored and investigator-initiated research activities, relating to Haematology.
• Providing assistance with laboratory processing including the collection, receipt and store of all biological specimens.
• Supporting the development of quality of standard operating procedures (SOP’s), site-specific protocols and processes for the unit
• Supporting all clinical research data entry requirements
• Assisting with general administrative work that pertains to Haematology trials and Molecular Oncology Cancer Immunology work

To be successful in this role…

A natural communicator, you have a caring, supportive and empathetic approach. Comfortable working both autonomously and as part of a team, you are able to build effective working relationships with your colleagues, key stakeholders and sponsors.  

You will have:

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a clinical setting within a hospital or pharmaceuticals setting
• Previous experience working with tissue/blood sample collections, processing and storage
• Excellent time management skills, are able to manage multiple priorities and have a keen eye for detail.  

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

About Freemasons

Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.

Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health or science

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:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status 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.

Enquire / Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent | [email protected]

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.