Clinical Trials Assistant (Neuropsychology)

Description:

• • $75,139 to $86,313 + up to 17% Superannuation
    
  • Salary packaging of up to $18,500 p.a.
    
  • Fixed Term until June 2026
    
  • 0.8-1.0 FTE
    
  • Additional leave days
    
  • Heidelberg
    
  
  

  The role

  
  

  The role of the Clinical Trials Assistant (CTA) is as a participant facing representative of the Australian Epilepsy Project (AEP) central team, within the Florey. https://www.epilepsyproject.org.au/

  
  

  The CTA is primarily responsible for the collection and management of cognitive/psychological data in the AEP, completing multiple assessments per week (epilepsy and control participants). They would also complete the necessary screening and recruitment procedures, telephone/videoconference interviews and review participant questionnaires and diaries throughout participants’ 24-month follow-up period. They would also be responsible for maintaining the study database.

  
  

  Alongside the AEP Central Clinical Trials team, the CTA will assist in the accurate implementation of the protocol to ensure complete data sets are acquired for each participant.

  
  

  This role will assist in building rapport with other local clinical trials hubs for optimal experience for participants in the study.

  
  

  Key Responsibilities

  
  

  The candidate will be responsible for:

  
  
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  • Administer and score a range of standardised cognitive/psychological tests and questionnaires
    
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    • Complete 6+ neuropsychological assessments of both epilepsy and control participants, per week
      
    • Administer research quality, standardised cognitive assessment measures via telehealth
      
    • Prepare participants for task-fMRI scanning (e.g. training on in-scanner tasks)
      
    
    
    
  • Work with the AEP Clinical Trials team to coordinate AEP participant referrals including:
    
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    • Eligibility screening
      
    • Consenting
      
    • MRI safety and booking across multiple MRI locations around Aus
      
    • Distribution of participant questionnaires and seizure diaries
      
    
    
    
  • Assist with coordination of research activities in line with AEP study protocol, standard operation procedures and ICH-GCP guidelines
    
  • Enter and manage participant data in the REDCap database
    
  • Collect confidential participant medical records from external healthcare providers
    
  • Complete baseline medical interviews (epilepsy participants and healthy controls)
    
  • Maintain contact with participants in order to complete follow up interviews, questionnaires, and seizure diaries at 6-, 12- and 24-month time points
    
  • Assist with genetic sample collection, shipping and receipt
    
  • Develop the role by using evidence-based practice and continuously improving through experience and ongoing training
    
  • Provide research and administrative support for the AEP research team and cognition laboratory
    
  • Support the collective vision and mission of the Florey through
    
  
  
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  • Open and collaborative communication that promotes positive and respectful relationships
    
  • Fostering and supporting innovation within the team and broader Institute teams
    
  • Excellence in practice driven by a focus on equity, diversity and inclusivity
    
  
  

  Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description .

  
  

  The role attracts an annual salary range of $75,139 - $86,313 (Professional Staff Level 5.1-5.8), commensurate with experience.

  
  

  About you:

  
  

  The successful candidate will have:

  
  
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  • Bachelor Degree in Psychology, or Health-related field, or equivalent experience
    
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
    
  • Proficient in MS office suite and database management
    
  • Experience with cognitive/psychological test administration
    
  • Previous participant-facing research experience
    
  
  

  Experience with the below is desirable, but not essential:

  
  
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  • ICH-GCP qualification
    
  • Experience delivering telehealth (telephone, videoconference), especially telehealth cognitive assessments
    
  • Experience with research databases such as REDCap will be highly regarded
    
  • Experience in the conduct of clinical trials would be an advantage to the applicant
    
  • Knowledge or experience of epilepsy care or research
    
  
  

  How to Apply

  
  

  If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and your Resume. Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

  
  

  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. You may also be asked to consent to a criminal record check.

  
  

  Applications are to be submitted by 5pm Monday 5 th May 2025.

  
  

  Working at the Florey: With a 50-year history, the Florey is the largest brain research centre in the Southern Hemisphere, with teams of researchers dedicated to building knowledge on a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions. https://florey.edu.au/our-research/impact/

  
  

  Our reputation for innovative research and our position as the leading brain research institute in the Southern Hemisphere attracts the best and brightest.

  
  

  The Florey is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

  
  

  We also provide flexible leave entitlements including purchased leave, gender affirmation leave, ceremonial leave along with additional non-gazetted Florey holidays.

  
  

  Learn more about working at the Florey at https://florey.edu.au/careers-and-study/working-at-the-florey/

  
  

  For enquiries, please contact our People and Culture Team on employment@florey.edu.au .