Clinical Trials Assistant in Brisbane

The Translational Research Institute (TRI) is a leading Australian innovative medical research, development and translation facility. It is home to a range of cutting-edge technologies including interventions to prevent and treat human diseases, and provide diagnosis of early disease. Supported by grants from the Australian and Queensland Governments, situated in the Princess Alexandra Hospital precinct, TRI combines the research intellect and capability of Queensland Health, The University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology and the Mater Hospital.

Our Benefits include:

• Opportunity to salary sacrifice superannuation & access to novated leasing
• Fitness Passport (Discounted gym and pool memberships for you and your family members)
• Flexible Work Options
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• An inclusive and supportive workplace culture
• A focus on staff engagement and employee well-being
• Training and development opportunities

About the Role

The Clinical Trials Assistant (CTA) will support the TRI Translational Trials initiative in growing collaborative research activities across TRI and its partners. The CTA will assist the Translational Trials Team and other members of the study team in the conduct of clinical trials from start-up through to close out for industry sponsored clinical trials and specifically includes bio-specimen laboratory processing. This role is offered on an initial Maximum-Term Contract for 12 months with the Opportunity to Extend. It will be Full-time, 38 hours per week.

Key Selection Criteria

Experience

• Relevant experience in a clinical trials setting, similar research or healthcare related environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Laboratory experience, and understanding of medical terminology
• Understanding of clinical trial processes with knowledge and understanding of ethics, governance, privacy and ICH-GCP principles
• High level administrative and computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe, Zoom/Teams etc.), with proven experience and excellent attention to detail
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal), and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexibly, autonomously and within a small multidisciplinary team within a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to quickly learn new computer systems such as the Ethical Research Management (ERM) system and other IT trial support systems
• Experience in managing time demands in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, and unexpected events
• Excellent organisational skills, with a focus on the quality of work produced
• Previous Clinical Trials Assistant experience and current TransCelerate GCP certification (R3)
• Demonstrated ability to set-up and maintain site information using project tracking tools and systems related to research trials
• Demonstrated ability to develop and review procedures and related checklists
• Ability to track, monitor progress, and report on financial aspects of a clinical trial
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify study administrative issues and actively contribute to working as a team to overcome issues
• Demonstrated ability to conduct recruitment study tasks
• Ability to prepare study-related presentation materials
• Ability to understand technical, scientific, medical, and regulatory information

Mandatory Qualifications and other requirements

• Relevant experience in research and a clinical laboratory environment
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided prior to commencement of duties
• Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD): pertussis (whooping cough), COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations are recommended

Applications close at 12:00 PM, Monday 9 November 2026. Applications will be reviewed when received and considered for interview prior to the ad closing. TRI encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.