Job Description
Join the Macquarie University Clinical Trials Unit team and support ground‐breaking research into new medications for patients with a range of diseases and illnesses.
Grow your career in clinical trials with a great team!
Primary Detail
* Appointment type: Full‐time (35‐hour work week with opportunities to work a 9‐day fortnight post probation), fixed term position for 2 years
* Salary Package: From $86,087 to $97,879 p.a. (HEW 5), plus 17% employers superannuation and annual leave loading
* Location: Macquarie University (North Ryde)
The Role
The Clinical Trials Associate (CTA) is a specialist role supporting the fast‐paced Clinical Trials team with biological sample processing, trial equipment maintenance and operational support with trial documentation. The broad and varied CTA role will report to the Clinical Trials Laboratory Manager. Some of the key accountabilities of the role are to:
* Process, store and ship biological samples collected from clinical trial patients and oversee processing of samples on your allocated trials by other staff
* Develop strong relationships with sponsors, couriers and central labs to facilitate safe shipment and viability of samples
* Maintain lab consumable stock levels
* Liaise with pathology centres to arrange shipment of archived tissue samples
* Collect and maintain paperwork documenting clinical trials according to strict regulations
* Ensure maintenance of clinical trial equipment
* Maintain GCP compliant clinical trial documentation
* Provide administrative support as required
About Us
The Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) is part of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS) at Macquarie University. FMHHS also has the Macquarie Medical School, the Macquarie University Private Hospital, and runs patient clinics, labs, imaging and a pharmacy all on campus in close proximity to support clinical trials, and support providing patients with access to state‐of‐the‐art treatments. The CTU undertakes sponsored and investigator‐initiated Phase I to IV trials across multiple therapeutic areas with multiple Principal Investigators. Our current team of over 60 staff (managing over 120 trials) are a close‐knit inclusive team with a supportive culture that values teamwork and innovation.
About You (Selection Criteria)
You will be a team player with great interpersonal skills, extraordinary attention to detail, and have well developed laboratory skills. Your ability to multi‐task, manage competing priorities, identify problems and process solutions will see you succeed in this role. You will be passionate about working in clinical trials.
* Tertiary qualification in health, or a science discipline or equivalent laboratory technical experience
* Experience building and managing relationships with key stakeholders
* Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products and ability to pick up new IT systems quickly
* Demonstrated attention to detail
* Experience working in clinical trials (highly desirable)
* Passionate about working in clinical trials
To Apply
To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the selection criteria above.
Note: This position requires a criminal record check, a working with children check, a full vaccination record (Category A) and a Good Clinical Practice Certificate.
* Applications for this position are only being accepted from Australian citizens or permanent residents or people currently residing in Australia with full working rights
Role Specific Enquiries
Ray Yung at ray.yung@mq.edu.au
General Enquiries
Mirna Alaaiddin at mirna.alaaiddin@mq.edu.au
Applications Close
Sunday 8 March 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (AEDT)
We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.
Why Join Us?
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today. We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five‐star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University.
* Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
* 17% Superannuation
* Subsidised onsite parking options
* Extensive training and professional development programs
* Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
* Onsite vacation care during school holidays
* Discounted health insurance
* Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
* Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics
Pre‐Employment Checks
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre‐employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role‐required pre‐employment or background checks in a manner satisfactory to the University.
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A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.
Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focussed and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.
Posted
23/02/2026
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