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Clinical Research Assistant – Osteoporosis and Bone Biology

Job No: GC311

Location: Dubbo

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 30 Sep 2016 ACST

At Garvan our research is focused upon understanding the role of genes and molecular and cellular processes in health and disease as the basis for developing future preventions, treatments and cures. Our scientists are researchers who work towards making significant breakthroughs in scientific discovery to positively impact human health.

The Bone Biology Division is a multi-disciplinary group studying genetic aspects of bone physiology and osteoporosis. The research undertaken ranges from molecular biological studies of gene regulation and tissue specific expression including transgenic studies, through clinical physiology and genetic studies, to epidemiology.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to join our Clinical Research Team based in Dubbo. The team’s focus is on clinical studies of osteoporosis conducted by the Program and the delivery of safe care of patients who volunteer for any research study. The successful candidate will play a major role in the recruitment and follow-up of participants, clinical data collection and bone density testing and maintaining the integrity of research data for the program.

Skills & Experience required for this role

Registered Nurse Qualification and have current registration with the NSW Nurses

Registration Board or have a tertiary qualification in one of the health sciences

A current driver’s licence
Well-developed organisational and administrative abilities
Commitment to accuracy and excellent attention to detail
Very well developed communication skills
Clinical experience in venepuncture is highly desirable
Experience in administering questionnaires, data collection and accuracy in data entry
A sound understanding of the definition of research in the medical research environment
Experience with working in a small team

About the Project:

Our research is focused on the epidemiology of osteoporosis and fracture as well as clinical and translational studies on metabolic bone disease.

Much of our work has centred on the Dubbo Osteoporosis Epidemiology Study which is one of the longest running studies of osteoporosis in men and women world-wide. It started in 1989 and has been following over 3,000 men and women aged 60 plus from the Dubbo area. Some of the highlights from this study are: osteoporosis and fractures are common in men as well as women; following any osteoporotic fracture there is an increased risk of a subsequent fracture, particularly in the first 5-10 years post fracture; and there is also an increased premature mortality following virtually all major and not just hip fractures as had previously been believed.

Eligibility

Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.

How to Apply

All applications MUST be submitted via Garvan’s careers website - http://www.garvan.org.au/careersPlease prepare and submit your application as per the instructions on the website including:

A Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria above
Your Resume including 3 Referees
Copies of relevant qualifications / Academic transcripts

For further information please contact Jodie Martin 02 6885 5988

Closing Date

This position will remain open until filled

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