Chris O'Brien Lifehouse 's logo

Sarcoma Biobank and Research Officer

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse

1 day left to apply

  • Clinical Research and Database Officer (Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma)

  • 3 days/week, 12 month opportunity, with potential to be ongoing

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse is a fully integrated cancer facility that takes a revolutionary approach to helping those suffering with cancer by bringing together all elements of cancer care, treatment, research, education and emotional support within the one centre of excellence. Our vision is to transform the treatment of cancer, bringing hope to the lives of cancer patients, their carers and families, and to advance the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of the disease.

The Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma Clinical Research and Database Officer role will support clinical and research teams at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe).

Key activities include but are not limited to:

  • Maintaining and updating clinical records in local and national sarcoma research databases - including input of data regarding histopathology, imaging, and treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy) derived from multiple electronic and paper-based medical records at various sites.
  • Coordination of local, national and international clinical research projects – including Identifying and collating clinical data, coordinating ethics and governances applications and data transfer agreements.

Essential Criteria: 

  • Degree in Biomedical Science or Science
  • Proven strong organisational ability to set priorities and manage multiple deadlines
  • Knowledge of patient confidentiality and privacy requirements
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to liaise with professionals across multiple disciplines
  • Self-motivated with the proven ability to work independently with minimal direction and collaboratively as part of a team to achieve shared goals
  • Highly developed analytical skills and problem solving skills
  • Attention to detail, accuracy in record keeping and commitment to quality
  • Demonstrated ability to follow strict protocols
  • High level computer skills, particularly with data collection and entry, and advanced Excel skills 

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience in extracting clinical information from medical records for clinical databases
  • Experience coordinating ethics and governances applications and data transfer agreements
  • Project management experience
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, including pharmaceuticals, pathology testing and cancer medicine, especially sarcoma

Comprehensive on the job training will be provided. 

This is an outstanding opportunity to further your career and develop your skills in globally recognised medical and research institutions.

To find out more about this role, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Sarcoma Biobank and Research Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs, and for more information about Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, visit www.mylifehouse.org.au.

If you really want to make your mark with this terrific opportunity, please click "Apply Now" and submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the above selection criteria.

This is a Category B position. To be employed by Chris O’Brien Lifehouse you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy. Information regarding this Policy is available on our careers website.

Lifehouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all our current open positions. If you require assistance, please let us know at the time of your application.

Apply now

Applications for this role will take you to the employer’s site.

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse 's logo
Apply now

Applications for this role will take you to the employer's site.

1 day left to apply

Email me more jobs like this.

Daily