• UniSC Clinical Trials | Health Hub Morayfield
• Level 5, $82,843 - $93,358 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), 2 year fixed-term appointment

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in supporting the safe, compliant and efficient management of laboratory samples across a diverse portfolio of clinical trials. Working closely with laboratory and clinical trial colleagues, you will help ensure samples are collected, processed, documented, stored and shipped in line with study protocols, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised laboratory professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced research environment and wants to contribute to the delivery of high-quality clinical research that improves lives and strengthens healthcare outcomes.

Please note, this role requires flexibility to travel to different clinical trial sites, and to work outside standard business hours to support confinement studies and other time-sensitive trial activities. You may also be required to participate in a 24/7 on-call or confinement roster.

For more information, please visit us online: UniSC Clinical Trials

You will

• Support the Laboratory Manager and Clinical Trials Co-ordinator with the management of laboratory samples collected, processed, and shipped for trials conducted at UniSC Clinical Trials (UniSC CT);  and
• Work collaboratively with the UniSC CT team, sponsors, and monitors to ensure appropriate and timely management of all trial protocol nominated laboratory samples.  

About you

You have a strong grasp of ICH Good Clinical Practice and Good Laboratory Practice, with proven experience ensuring compliance with regulations. Skilled in using databases, electronic data entry systems, and standard office software, you adapt quickly and make an immediate impact in clinical trial laboratories or similar settings. You work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams, thriving in collaborative environments while bringing a proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused approach.

You will possess:

• Completion of a Degree qualification in Health Science/Bio-Medical Science and relevant laboratory experience – or a combination of relevant work experience and education/training; 
• Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice/ Good Laboratory Practice and applicable regulations;
• High level computing skills (including databases, clinical trial electronic data entry, word processing and spreadsheets);  
• Previous experience in a clinical trial laboratory role/setting will be highly regarded; 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team; and
• Current Safe Transport Infectious Substances by Air certification highly regarded.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

How to apply

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 1 November 2026.

Position description:  494930_Clinical Trials Associate - Laboratory.pdf

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Stefan Sonderegger
Laboratory Manager - UniSC Clinical Trials
Telephone: 07 5456 3880
Email: ssonderegger@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.