Clinical Research Study Assistant - Liver

• Are you keen to develop your researching skills working in a fast-paced environment?
• Full Orientation provided and supportive team
• Permanent, full time position, based at Auckland City Hospital

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are looking for a proactive person who is ready for a new challenge and a chance to take a step up in their career path. The Clinical Research Study Assistant ensures the effective and ethical management of multiple Liver Research Unit trials according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.

You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of pharmaceutical-sponsored Phase 1, 2 and 3 clinical trials in liver cancer, viral hepatitis, fatty liver and rare indications such as Wilson’s Disease and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis. Working on cutting edge research and bringing treatment opportunities to patients makes the Liver Research Unit a highly rewarding and exciting place to work.

After a supportive training orientation, you will be responsible for assisting the research coordinators, nurses, and physicians in clinical trial visit preparations and logistics, research unit invoice processing, and various tasks necessary for the smooth operation of the research unit.

The Liver Research Unit is part of the New Zealand Liver Transplant Unit. This welcoming team consists of a Research Program Manager, Research Nurses, Research Coordinators, Research Doctors, and a Scientist.

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Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

The successful applicant will have the following:

• You will hold a tertiary qualification in a science or health field
• Experience working with clinical trials
• Good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and knowledge in Liver diseases
• Previous experience complying with ICH-GCP and other regulatory guidelines, or study protocol and processes
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a multidisciplinary work environment 
• Highly developed work organisational skills with the capacity to prioritise competing demands
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and has proficiency in computer skills (MS Office) and manuscript preparation.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role. 

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Pieter Erasmus - Recruitment Consultant at Pieter.erasmus@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.