MCS Research Assistant

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locations NSW - Sydney, CBD, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: February 27, 2025 (12 days left to apply) job requisition id JR140632 Job Description: Position Title: MCS Research AssistantEmployment Type: Maximum Term, Full-Time for 2 years possible renewalHours per week: 38Position Grade: Technical Officer - Grade 1 or 2 (depend on experience and qualifications)Salary: $65,956.63- $94,999.34 based salary per annum Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019Department Name: MCS Research Laboratory, AMR Translational Research Centre About us: St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate. Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include: • Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff• Opportunity to access a wide range of clinical and non-clinical education programs• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network• Employee Assistance Program• Work/Life balance About the role: The position of Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Research Assistant involves the development and support of clinical and translational research projects related to cardiovascular hemodynamics within the Heart Failure and Transplant Unit. The research assistant is required to assist with patient enrolment, collection of hemodynamics data, performance of non-invasive hemodynamics studies (after appropriate training and assessment) to support research activity within the laboratory of the Heart Failure Unit. In addition, they are required to ensure data collection is in compliance with the NHMRC Guidelines and International Conference on Harmonisation - Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), Australian regulations and privacy laws. Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's: St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive. About you: The MCS research assistant will work as part of a team to improve access to research investment for patients and the Institution through high quality research practice and data management. Application Instructions: To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account. Selection Criteria: Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia. Holds relevant undergraduate medical science/physiology/medical engineering qualifications. Experience in clinical research and demonstration of relevant work experience in a research capacity. Demonstrated ability working in a multidisciplinary team and ability to use own initiative. Demonstrated relevant computer literacy including clinical study database management, basic statistical analysis and programming ability using various engineering software platforms. Demonstrated clinical research experience including experience with secure data management, participant trial data collection, participant organisational skills, ability to rapidly master new concepts and skills and detailed knowledge of HREC and RGO submissions. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Applications close on 26 February 2025 Contact Details: Audrey Adji, 83824900, Closing Date: 26 February 2025 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit or get in contact at View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. Become a healthcare superhero About Us St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney (SVHNS) comprises St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service, St Joseph’s Hospital, Auburn, and St Vincent's Correctional Health Service, Parklea. Part of the NSW-based arm of St Vincent’s Health Australia, SVHNS provides significant training and research activities housing several specialty units that are internationally recognised as centres of excellence. These include heart and lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health and drug and alcohol services. We strive to not only meet the health needs of vulnerable populations, but to enable them to flourish as an acknowledgement of human dignity and as a commitment to justice. #J-18808-Ljbffr