Research Assistant - Technical Clinical Trials Assistant (Logistics)

 

Applications are invited for the position of Research Assistant - Technical in Cancer Research @UCC. The Research Assistant - Technical plays a key role in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of clinical trial data and samples. The position supports both ongoing and newly developed studies and contributes directly to the successful delivery of clinical research projects.

 

UCC CTG is an HRB-funded collaborative network bringing together cancer specialists and research professionals across the South of Ireland. As part of Cancer Research @UCC, the group supports translational research within the College of Medicine & Health at University College Cork.

 

The network includes three cancer trials units:

•           CUH/UCC Cancer Centre

•           University Hospital Waterford

•           Bons Secours Hospital Cork

🔗 Learn more: https://www.ucc.ie/en/cancer-research/ 

 

About the CUH/UCC Cancer Trials Unit

 

With over two decades of activity, the unit supports a population of approximately 1.2 million people. Its portfolio includes:

•           Phase 1–3 clinical trials

•           Haematologic and solid tumour studies

•           Radiation therapy and surgical trials

•           Academic (Cancer Trials Ireland) and industry-sponsored trials

•           A growing portfolio of investigator-initiated trials (IITs)

 

Project title: Cancer Trials @UCC

 

Duration: 12 months, whole-time post

 

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check will form part of the selection process.

 

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/ The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

 

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Mary-Claire O’Regan, Director Cancer Trials Operations UCC, Tel: + 353 (0) 21 4920051; Email: maryclaireoregan@ucc.ie 

 
 

For further information on the Department: UCC Cancer Trials 

 

University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award  in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives .

 

Appointment may be made on the Research Assistant IUA Salary Scale: €33,791 - €43,872

 

 

We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

 

 

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal https://ore.ucc.ie/ Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie quoting the job-title.

 

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, 12th June, 2026.