Project Coordinator

Genomic precision medicine for renal and liver transplant patients

• Support study implementation and evaluation
• Coordinate meetings and project communications
• Assist with study administration and record keeping 
• Part Time and/or Full Time applicants considered

The Clinical Change Project: Genomic Precision Medicine for Renal and Liver transplant patients is a 18 month collaborative project involving the Melbourne Genomic Health Alliance (MGHA), Melbourne Health, Austin Health, and the Australian Genome Research Facility (AGRF) coordinated from the Genomic Medicine service at Royal Melbourne Hospital. The project aims to examine the potential benefit of providing detailed whole genome analysis and interpretation to clinicians in the setting of the high intensity care provided for patients undergoing kidney or liver transplantation. The program will enroll around 300 individuals assessed as high priority for transplantation and provide detailed genomics-based reports for the patient’s clinical team. The impact of this information on clinical and health service measures, along with the process of implementation will be examined in a broad evaluation of the program.

An experienced research assistant is sought to perform an overall coordination role for the project. This individual will be involved in all aspects of the study and work with the study steering group, clinical researchers and the MGHA team to assist in the delivery of the study aims. Duties will include assisting with study administration (documentation, HREC requirements, study meetings, finance), having oversight of consent activities and participation at two clinical sites, providing support for clinical team members, liaising with pathology services in relation to biological samples, working with molecular laboratory and bioinformatics staff and having oversight of data entry and data quality.

Your new role

• An experienced research assistant is sought to perform an overall coordination role for the project
• The research assistant will be involved in all aspects of the study and work with the study steering group, clinical researchers and the MGHA team to assist in the delivery of the study aims
• Duties will include
  • assisting with study administration (documentation, HREC requirements, study meetings, finance),
  • having oversight of consent activities and participation at the three clinical sites, arranging meetings including pre-clinic meetings, variant review meetings and co-ordinating appointment times for the patients and genetic counsellors
  • providing support for clinical team members
  • liaising with pathology services in relation to biological samples,
  • working with molecular laboratory and bioinformatics staff and 
  • having oversight of data entry and data quality. 

About you

• A background in science and research
• Demonstrate competency in managing complex workload with high level of accuracy
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing research projects
• Knowledge of and experience navigating clinical research regulatory requirements, ethics and governance submissions

Benefits:

• A rewarding career offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement including mentorship and leadership programs
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees
• Salary packaging options, monthly ADOs for full time time employees (That’s an additional day off every month!)

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Interested?

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.

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