Clinical Trial Assistant - Phlebotomy/Laboratory

About the role

Cabrini Health is hiring a Clinical Trial Assistant for its Research Study Coordinators and Clinical Trials Team in Malvern. This is a 12-month fixed-term position at 0.4 FTE, with ongoing opportunity. The assistant supports the team by performing standard-of-care and protocol-specific participant assessments, biospecimen sample processing, inventory management and administration.

Key responsibilities

• Collect blood samples by venepuncture and other specimens at specified time points
• Process blood samples per protocol, including using a centrifuge to separate them
• Track, store, organise and ship biospecimen samples
• Perform tests such as vital signs, height and weight measurements, and Holter and ECGs
• Prepare and organise clinical trial kits and consumables, with associated admin duties
• Work with internal departments and external vendors, including query resolution, courier liaison and support for the nursing team
• Keep in regular contact with study coordinators to schedule patients and collections on time

Required profile

• Certificate III or IV in Pathology Specimen Collection (required)
• Recent venepuncture and ECG collection experience (at least one year); blood sample processing experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with attention to detail and accurate documentation

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free annually
• Staff benefits including retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on private health fund services
• Malvern location close to public transport with a discounted Myki Commuter Club
• Ongoing professional development and career progression

New staff must pass background checks such as professional references and a National Police Check; a Working with Children Check may be requested, and influenza vaccination is required.