Biobank Operations Lead & Research Fellow

Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan Tock Seng Hospital's Centre for Precision & Genomic Medicine seeks a Research Assistant to coordinate biological sample operations across NHG Health, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance. The role supports governance processes and collaboration between clinical and research teams.

You will help develop SOPs, maintain sample databases, and drive workflow improvements while contributing to patient-focused biomedical research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in sciences or related field.
• Experience in programme, project, or operations management within healthcare, research, or biomedical settings preferred.
• Experience in biobanking, sample management, genomics, or biomedical research programmes advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams, timelines, and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end coordination of biological sample collection, processing, storage, and tracking across NHG Health sites.
• Maintain sample databases and inventory systems with accurate documentation for data quality and integrity.
• Develop, implement, and maintain sample SOPs; ensure team training and adherence.
• Coordinate with IRB, MRCA, and governance bodies for regulatory and ethical compliance.
• Coordinate procurement activities and monitor budgets for sample-related resources and services.
• Lead design and optimisation of operational workflows to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Partner with clinical, research, and administrative teams to drive process improvements and resolve challenges.
• Prepare reports, updates, and programme documentation for stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Project coordination

Biomedical research

SOP development

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in sciences

Job description

Tan Tock Seng Hospital's Centre for Precision & Genomic Medicine seeks a Research Assistant to coordinate biological sample operations across NHG Health, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance. The role supports governance processes and collaboration between clinical and research teams.

You will help develop SOPs, maintain sample databases, and drive workflow improvements while contributing to patient-focused biomedical research initiatives.