Associate Clinical Research Coordinator

NATIONAL CANCER CENTRE OF SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research center in Singapore is looking for an Associate Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRC) to assist Clinical Research Coordinators in coordinating clinical trials. The ACRC is responsible for ensuring that trial-related work is conducted per protocols and regulatory requirements, collecting data, performing procedures, and managing medical records. Ideal candidates have a diploma in Life Sciences or Nursing, proficiency in venepuncture, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proficient at performing venepuncture for blood specimen collection.
• Good time-management and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and detailed-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating clinical research and ensuring adherence to protocols.
• Collect and manage trial-related data, resolving discrepancies.
• Perform trial procedures including taking patients' vital signs and collecting specimens.

Skills

Venepuncture

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Diploma in Life Sciences/Nursing

Job description

The Associate Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRC) shall assist all levels of Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs and above), in coordinating clinical research.

The ACRC has to ensure that trial- related work is conducted and recorded in accordance with the protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines, all applicable regulatory requirements and the Clinical Trials Office Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as instructions from her superiors.

You will support and assist in the following trial related activities:

• Take over trials that have completed treatment phase or trials that involve few simple procedures.
• Data collection and management including resolving data discrepancies, tracking of trial expenditures and timely invoicing (where applicable), etc.
• Administering quality of life questionnaires or any other surveys as and when required.
• Performing trial procedures which include taking and recording patients’ vital signs performing ECGs; collecting data; other trial-related procedures.
• Collection and delivery of biological specimens eg blood, urine and tissues whenever necessary.
• Inventory of study materials such as laboratory kits, patient diaries and case report forms to ensure adequate supplies are maintained to conduct the trials.
• Collection of medical records or duplicate radio-diagnostic films and ensuring that the items are collected in accordance with specific request forms.
• Managing the Clinical Trials Office’s Medical Records Trolley and the transportation of medical notes in the Trolley between Medical Records Office and the Clinical Trials Office. The ACRC shall also assist other CTO staff to obtain medical notes and other source documents.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Life Sciences/Nursing
• Proficient at performing venepuncture for blood specimen collection
• 2 years of related working experience an advantage
• Knowledge in cannulation would be an added advantage
• Good time-management and communication skills
• Able to work independently and detailed oriented
• Computer literate