8 Months Contract Research Analyst (Healthcare) *CENTRAL* #HZTK

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD in Singapore (Novena) seeks a capable research administration assistant to support ethics review processes and ensure submissions are timely. You will screen applications, coordinate review meetings, and prepare minutes, while assisting with SOP updates.

The role requires strong organizational skills, clear writing, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while liaising with researchers, sponsors, and regulatory bodies. Office hours are Mon–Fri, on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline.
• Experience in healthcare, clinical research, research administration, or governance is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of research ethics principles and local regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and coordination of ethics review processes, ensuring submissions are processed accurately and timely.
• Screen research applications for completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate research review meetings: agendas, quorum checks, logistics, follow-up actions.
• Prepare accurate meeting minutes documenting discussions, decisions and actions.
• Assist in reviewing and updating research ethics policies, guidelines, SOPs, and forms.
• Communicate with researchers, sponsors, and regulatory authorities on submissions and requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date databases and records of applications, approvals and correspondence.
• Assist in preparing research-related reports and management information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coordination

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline

Job description

Location: Novena
Working Hours: Mon - Fri Office Hours

Job Responsibilities

• Support the administration and coordination of research ethics review processes, ensuring submissions are processed accurately and within required timelines.
• Screen research applications and correspondence to ensure completeness and compliance with applicable policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate research review meetings, including preparation of agendas and supporting documents, quorum checks, meeting logistics, and follow-up actions.
• Prepare accurate and detailed meeting minutes to document discussions, deliberations, decisions, and action items.
• Assist with the review and updating of research ethics policies, guidelines, forms, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Communicate and coordinate with researchers, investigators, sponsors, committee members, and regulatory authorities on research submissions and review requirements.
• Provide administrative guidance to researchers and investigators on relevant policies, procedures, and submission processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases and records of research applications, approvals, correspondence, and related documentation.
• Assist in preparing research-related reports, statistics, and management information for internal review.
• Participate in quality and process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of research review processes.
• Provide cross-coverage and operational support for other research review areas when required.
• Support the coordination of research ethics conferences, programmes, and related activities.
• Perform other research administration and project-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Allied Health, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in healthcare, clinical research, research administration, or research governance would be advantageous.
• Basic understanding of research ethics principles, policies, and local regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good writing and documentation skills, particularly for meeting minutes, reports, and formal correspondence.