Are you a dynamic and driven Clinical Trials Laboratory Assistant with at least 2-3 years experience? Do you excel in the processing, storage, and shipping of samples? Are you excited to contribute to the financial goals of a growing business and have a passion for supporting your clinical colleagues?

If so, tell us how your amazing experience will be a fabulous addition to our wonderful team!

About us:

Emeritus Research has an impressive vision: we improve world health and accelerate medical advancements by expertly managing clinical trials. We work with top global Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology companies and have facilitated a myriad of trials that have brought today’s leading medications to market.

Being privately owned by an ambitious and supportive Board, we have the flexibility to be innovative, and pivot when required. Over the past six years, Emeritus Research has seen exponential growth in capacity, staffing, and trial opportunities. We have a nimble approach to trial implementation, whilst ensuring safety and quality are delivered in our services.

Emeritus has diversified roles within the company to ensure every step of the trial is approached with expertise. Every team member is valued for their contribution and solution focused approach.

To help make our vision a reality, you will successfully:

Create and monitor the daily schedule for bookings and kits to contribute to smooth lab operations

Have an eye for detail as you receive and process pathology kits for our clinical trial participants

Identify and track correct specimens, kits and accompanying documentation received in the lab

Meticulously process, store and sort all samples making sure all associated documentation and labelling is an exact match with the participant for easy collection and shipping

Track and document the storage of samples and update the shipping manifest

Contribute to on-site testing by conducting, reporting and validating results

Keep the lab and equipment sterilised and spotlessly clean, storage fridges, incubator and batteries at optimal operation and lab checklists up to date

Develop and maintain great relationships with Emeritus couriers and vendors to support safe shipping of samples

Responsibly participate in laboratory training and inductions to help colleagues remain aware and comply with the work, health and safety policies

Collaborate with your lab team members to ensure overall efficient lab operations

Be knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs and be highly accurate and efficient with data entry

What we will offer you in return:

A small yet motivated team supporting each other to grow our business

Exposure to a variety of clinical trial types

Training and development opportunities supported by Emeritus (GCP, IATA, Life Support training)

Focus on work-life balance - work Monday to Friday

A rest and recharge day each month (for our full timers)

On site parking and easy access to public transport

We’d also like to hear about whether you have:

Minimum 2 years previous laboratory experience

At least 1 year experience in a Pathology service is essential

Certificate or diploma level education in a relevant field or science qualifications

Accurate and clear written and oral communication

Australian Citizen or Permanent Australian Residency, or appropriate work visas

Keen to join the Team?

Click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and why you wish to join Emeritus Research. A salary negotiable based on your experience and qualifications will be discussed.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note, all applications will be assessed as they come in and we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates with the relevant experience.