Who we are?

The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) is home to significant scientific discoveries. We believe there is an answer, a cure or a better treatment for every childhood condition and we’re determined to find it. We are a diverse team of world-leading researchers, doctors, engineers, and hardworking professionals in corporate and scientific services from all corners of the world with one shared goal to transform child health worldwide. Our strength lies in our partnership and co-location with The Royal Children’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne the Melbourne Children’s Campus. This rare model amplifies opportunities to quickly translate research into clinical care. At MCRI, you’ll also find our subsidiary organisation, the Victorian Clinical Genetics Services (VCGS), a specialist childhood, prenatal and adult genetics service. VCGS provides an integrated genetic consultation, counselling, testing and diagnostic support service to children, adults, families and prospective parents.

Together, we share a powerful vision: re-imagine the future of child health.

About the program: Generation Victoria (GenV)

GenV is a world-first initiative that transforms the whole of the State of Victoria into a single dynamic health and solutions platform, breaking down barriers in research to solve pressing questions and translating that into tangible actions that can improve the health, development and well- being of children and younger adults (their parents). One of the world’s largest birth cohorts, GenV will be open to all 170,000 babies born in Victoria over two full years. Its design comprises consent; use of existing data and Biosamples; augmented with GenV-specific measurement (the ‘ePhenome’); and a design to maximise its multi-use potential eg to support trials, registries, place and community, discovery and health services research at the population level.

Your Opportunity

MCRI uses a system called OpenSpecimen to log, store and retrieve biological samples used for the purposes of medical research. We are seeking a motivated System Administrator to work with MCRI’s biggest Program (www.genv.org) to support the configuration and maintenance of this critical system.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creation and modification of online screens/forms.
• Development of management reports and ad hoc queries.
• Creating and maintaining user roles within the system.
• Managing user access.
• Training new users in data entry and querying.

Selection Criteria:

Essential

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Developer, Systems Administrator, Technical Business Analyst or Medical Researcher.
• Ability to code using JavaScript Object Notation (JSON).
• Relevant university degree (e.g. Science/Computing, Information Technology etc)
• Ability to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience with OpenSpecimen or other Laboratory Information System (LIMS) technology.
• Experience with BarTender technology.
• Experience within Medical Research and/or laboratory biosample processing.
• Knowledge of quality management systems relating to laboratory processing of biosamples.
• Experience with Application Programming Interface (API).

What’s in it for you:

• 1 Year Full -Time Contract (Possible Extension).
• Attractive Salary $75,419 - $84,930 + Super + Salary packaging.
• Well Being Program and much more.
• Be part of a happy team of people who like what they do and are passionate about making a difference.

Apply Now!!

For a full list of responsibilities and the key selection criteria download the position description.

Only applicants who address the key selection criteria will be considered. In one document please place your cover letter, key selection criteria, and resume. Applications will only be considered when submitted via the MCRI website.

For specific questions not answered in the PD please contact David Stephens [email protected] or Chris Rebeiro [email protected], using the subject line: System Administrator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Click apply to proceed with your application.

Position Reference: 29455

On occasions where we receive a large number of applications, we may close the advert ahead of the publicised closing date. We would therefore advise that you submit your completed application as soon as possible.

MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability. Should you require any specific support or adjustments please talk to us and we will be happy to accommodate.