The Opportunity
Join HammondCare's Clinical Trials team and play a key role in supporting innovative Alzheimer's Disease and dementia clinical research. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Research Assistant to contribute to meaningful research that aims to improve outcomes and quality of life for people living with dementia.
Working closely with Clinical Trial Coordinators, Investigators and research participants, you will provide both administrative and clinical support across a range of dementia-focused clinical trials. This role offers excellent exposure to clinical research, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work alongside industry-leading researchers and healthcare professionals.
The Role
This role is based at our Malvern, VIC office and reports to the Clinical Trial Unit Manager.
The Research Assistant will support the administration and conduct of Alzheimer's Disease clinical trials, ensuring studies are delivered in accordance with protocol requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards, and HammondCare policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package
- Salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay
- Flexible and supportive workplace culture
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Opportunity to work within a nationally recognised dementia research organisation
- Career development pathways within HammondCare
- Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and wellbeing support
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Fitness Passport program offering access to gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful dementia research that improves lives
Responsibilities
- Assist in the administration and conduct of Alzheimer's Disease clinical trials.
- Organise and schedule study appointments and meetings.
- Support Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and Research Governance Office (RGO) submissions and approvals.
- Perform study-specific procedures as directed, including vital signs, ECGs and venepuncture.
- Assist with participant recruitment activities.
- Collect research data through questionnaires, assessments, medical records and participant interviews.
- Enter and maintain study data accurately and efficiently.
- Support clinical trial administration, including filing documentation and responding to study-related queries.
- Assist with the management of study materials and supplies.
- Liaise with study sponsors, monitors and key stakeholders to ensure trials are conducted according to protocol and HammondCare Standard Operating Procedures.
- Communicate effectively with Clinical Trial Coordinators, Investigators and the Clinical Trial Unit Manager.
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with researchers, clinicians and external organisations to support HammondCare's research culture.
What Do We Need From You?
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent qualification.
- Excellent record-keeping skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong organisational, administrative and computer skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and time management skills.
Desirable
- Current or previous experience working in clinical trials or a relevant research environment.
- Experience in dementia or Alzheimer's Disease clinical trials.
- Experience performing venepuncture, cannulation and ECGs.
- Current GCP and IATA certification.
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Now!
If you're passionate about dementia research and want to contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials that improve lives, we'd love to hear from you.
All shortlisted applicants may be required to complete relevant background and compliance checks.
For more information about HammondCare and our commitment to improving quality of life for people in need, visit: www.hammond.com.au.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent qualification
- Excellent record-keeping skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Strong organisational, administrative, and computer skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated problem-solving and time management skills
- Experience working in clinical trials or a relevant research environment
- Experience in dementia or Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials
- Experience performing venepuncture, cannulation, and ECGs
- Current GCP and IATA certification
What We Do
HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that provides expert aged care, home care, dementia care, and palliative care services across Australia.
