The Research Coordinator shall assist and manage clinical research studies of the Cancer Genetics Service (CGS). CGS sees patients with familial and/or rare and undiagnosed diseases and offers genetic testing. We function as a service specialized in the principles and practice of genetics and genomic medicine, serving as a platform for clinical practice, research and education for NCCS. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and academic researchers, participating in collaborative projects across disciplines and institutions.
You will manage and support clinical health services research projects in the CGS to understand and support the needs of patients, and identify strategies to improve outcomes related to genetic and genomic medicine.
Your duties will include:
- Managing databases (eg. REDCap) for research related and clinical data for clinical health service research projects of CGS.
- Support the development and execution of patient support events.
- Managing different aspects of clinical health services research:
- Driving patient recruitment.
- Collecting qualitative and quantitative data.
- Data analysis (statistical analysis and qualitative data analysis).
- Support the development of new clinical health services research projects.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Requirements:
- Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences or relevant Science related qualifications.
- Preferably with at least 1 year of relevant research experience.
- Ability to understand patient data will be preferred.
- Experience in managing healthcare–related databases and events would be advantageous.
- Relevant project management experience in clinical research.
- Possess good communication, writing and critical thinking skills.
- Self-motivated, well-organised and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Capable of working independently and effectively within a team.
