Biobank Data Manager

Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading researchers and clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Our mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease. From the individual patient with rare disease, to the many thousands affected by complex, widespread illness, we are pioneering discoveries across diseases that have the deepest impact on our community. 

THE OPPORTUNITY 

The  Biobank/Clinical  Data  Manager  is  accountable,  for  the  management  of  biospecimens  and associated clinicopathological data contributing to the overall research goals of the Prostate Cancer  Group.  This  is  a  well-established  biobank  with  over  9,000  consented  participants.  The  valuable  resource has underpinned over 300 publications. The Manager will perform a broad range of tasks  to ensure efficient day to day running of the St Vincent’s Campus Prostate Cancer Group (SVCPCG) 

The  Garvan  Institute/The  Kinghorn  Cancer  Centre  (TKCC)  is  involved  in  an  inter-disciplinary collaboration with a number of teaching hospitals. The Manager is to bridge the gap between clinical  practice  and  the  molecular  and  cell  biology  of  cancer.  For  this  goal  to  be  met  efficient  acquisition, knowledge of medical terminology including pathology testing and cancer medicine, interpretation of clinical, pathological and molecular data must occur. 

Salary: Up to $100,000 + 14% superannuation + salary packaging. Prorated $60,000 (depending on experience).

Employment Type: Part time – 3 days a week (22.8 hours) 1 year fixed term contract 

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS 

• Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom) 

• Ample opportunities for on-going training and development 

• Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment 

• Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times  

• 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation 

• A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave 

• Discounted Health Insurance 

• Lifestyle discounts with our community partners 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensure efficient day to day running of the Clinical Database and Tissue/Blood Biobank 

• Managing  the  Tissue/Blood  Biobank.  Biospecimens,  access  processes  and  policies,  including transferring biospecimens to authorised investigator(s).  

• Ethics  Management  e.g.,  Annual  reports,  Amendments,  Material  Transfer  Agreements  at  St  Vincent’s Hospital HREC. 

• Identify suitable research participants.  Explain research project and obtain informed consent. 

• Collection of biospecimens as required (Fresh Frozen Tissue, Blood) 

• Liaise with theatre staff, pathology department and anaesthetic team. 

• De-identify data and samples to protect patient confidentiality. 

• Manage the CanSto Prostate Database 

• Attention to detail, accuracy in record keeping and commitment to quality.  Ensure the provision of effective and timely clinical data outcomes. This includes the supervision of data entry personnel. 

• Data security is maintained to protect patient records, both physically and electronically 

• Supervise and support visiting scientists, fellows and students with research projects and ensure  that they heed correct procedures, confidentiality and ownership of data. 

• Supervise  staff  responsible  for  duties  associated  with  the  transfer  and  optimal  storage  of  biopsecimens at the Garvan Institute. Maintenance of optimal storage includes periodic auditing of both frozen and archival samples 

• Dissemination of standardized protocols for biospecimen and clinical data collection & best practice guidelines 

• Creating links with clinical research nurses and data managers involved in St. Vincent’s  Hospital/Garvan projects, including a link to non-traditional Garvan activities e.g. clinical trials. 

• Participating in weekly meetings with the supervisors 

• Comprehensive on the job training will be provided 

ABOUT YOU 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

• Knowledge and/or experience with database systems and records management are essential 

• A degree in nursing, science, applied science or a health-related discipline 

• Excellent data entry skills  

• Ability to communicate effectively with other scientists and clinicians 

• Understanding of clinical aspects of the research 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Well-developed administrative abilities 

• A strong commitment to quality 

• Sensitivity to patients’ privacy, needs and confidentialityComprehensive on the job training will be provided. 

ABOUT GARVAN 

Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded MRI’s.  

Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome. 

We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease. 

Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add’, not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively. 

HOW TO APPLY 

To apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you think you’re the right person for this role, we’d love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.