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* Full-time fixed term position available at our Camperdown Campus until 31 December 2026 for a dedicated FMH Biobank Project Officer
* Support the FMH Biobank Framework team in the development and implementation of initiatives to standardise biobank facilities and operations and connect the community of practice across University Precincts
* Base Salary $103,185 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Faculty of Medicine and Health has been designed to enable innovation, excellence and strategic vision in teaching, research and clinical practice not only in medicine and health, but in all the areas in which we operate. We are committed to challenging conventional wisdom and to finding new paths to travel. We are focussed on leading new possibilities in the way we deliver wellness and healthcare and in making a distinctive impact on healthcare, both locally and globally. It's our commitment to curiosity, connection and excellence that sets us apart. It's how we're making a difference - how we're shaping healthcare.
As such, we are seeking an FMH Biobank Project Officer to join the FMH Biobank Framework team in the development and implementation of initiatives to standardise biobank facilities and operations and connect the community of practice across University Precincts.
There is an onsite expectation for this position.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* support the development and implementation of FMH Biobank Framework Projects, including assisting with the development and implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS), including policies, procedures and guidelines across different areas of biobank operations, as well as the delivery of biobank training and education programs
* liaising with clinical staff (including surgeons and pathologists, research nurses and data managers) to ensure efficient and ethical participant consent and collection of biospecimens for research
* supporting the development of written content for Framework Projects, such as work plans and procedures, presentations, communications and web content
* maintaining accurate records for sample tracking and inventory management in other biobank data management (including archiving), in accordance with operating procedures.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* experience with the development and documentation of protocols and manuals in accordance with regulatory standards/requirements
* experience working in medical/clinical research, particularly in biobanking, genomics / molecular biology and/or large datasets and related analytics
* demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work, sometimes under pressure, with competing priorities and limited supervision
* excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including proven ability to communicate with all levels of a health care team, researchers and patients
* knowledge of biobank operations and/or laboratory processes and facilities for collection, processing and storage of human biospecimen collections, including relevant WHS, participant confidentiality and governance requirements.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are, trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
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