Research Assistant
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Job Location:
Launceston - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Recruit onboard and resolve issues at Tasmanian general practice trial sites
- Engage with teams across sites to deliver professional advice and support
- Part time (0.7FTE) fixed-term role for 12 months based at the Launceston Clinical School
About the opportunity
The primary purpose of this position is to contribute to provision of high-quality research support to the externally funded multi-agency clinical trial The Optimal Implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship in General Practice study (OPTIMAS-GP). Combating antimicrobial resistance is a global health priority. Reducing the potentially inappropriate use of antibiotics reduces antimicrobial resistance. The OPTIMAS-GP study will investigate the most effective means of implementing evidence-based antimicrobial stewardship activities in general practice surgeries.
This role will provide research assistance support and liaise with the broader multi-site research team as collaboration with the Launceston Clinical Schools Professor in General Practice this role will be responsible for the recruitment and support of Tasmanian general practice trial sites and will be based at the Launceston Clinical School.
What youll do:
- Support recruitment onboarding and troubleshooting at trial sites.
- Assist with qualitative data collection analysis monitoring and reporting.
- Work collaboratively with research staff in other trial sites and provide professional and timely advice service and support to relevant stakeholders.
- Provide general research assistance support to the project team including managing data quality storage and access in accordance with relevant research and ethics policies and practices.
- Contribute to research project report and publications and other research project materials as required.
What were looking for:
- A degree level qualification in a health-related area along with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting research studies including both quantitative and qualitative research.
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and organisational skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Experience preparing scientific and management submissions ethics applications and consumer/stakeholder engagement.
- Practical experience with the use of Microsoft Office suite of programs including at least intermediate level Excel expertise.
- Current Australian drivers licence.
Salary details
Appointment to this role will be at Research Assistant Level 1 and will have a total remuneration package of $97342 pro rata comprising base salary of $83198 pro rata plus 17% superannuation.
How to Apply
- To apply online please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role skills capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success profile.
- For further information about this position please contact Jan Radford Professor in General Practice or on.
- Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
- For current UTAS staff in submitting your application you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
- Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.
Applications close Monday 5 January 2026 11.55pm
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As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.
To be eligible for this position you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
