Clinical Research Coordinator

Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI); Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) invites applications for a clinical research role.

You will oversee day-to-day clinical activities, coordinate recruitment and follow-up visits, and collect comprehensive data from patient subjects. Proficiency with in vivo confocal microscopy and imaging procedures is valued, and you will maintain study files while liaising with investigators and sponsors. The position requires independence in a dynamic research setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Optometry, Pharmacy, Bio-engineering or related field, or a Diploma in Optometry/Nursing/Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical Science/CT Mgmt.
• Experience as an imaging technician is desirable.
• Entry level candidates welcome or relevant experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, scheduling and day-to-day clinical activities and procedures.
• Coordinate recruitment, study screening, follow-up visits and treatment of patient research subjects.
• Collect clinical and patient-related data.
• Perform in vivo confocal microscopy scanning and questionnaires.
• Maintain Investigator Site File and update screening and enrollment logs.
• Serve as liaison between investigators, departments, subjects, sponsors and regulators.
• Ensure all activities comply with established research protocols and standards.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Handle ad-hoc duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Optometry/ Pharmacy/ Bio-engineering degree or Diploma in Optometry/ Nursing/ Life Sciences/ Pharmaceutical Science/ CT Mgmt

Imaging technician experience

Tools

Imaging equipment experience

Job description

About SERI

SERI, the research arm of SNEC, was established in 1997 with the mission to conduct high-impact eye research that prevents blindness, low vision and major eye diseases in Singapore. Till date, SERI has conducted landmark research projects that have led to tangible outcomes, patient benefits and success stories. It has been paving the way for significant improvements in how eye diseases are treated and prevented, not just within Singapore but on a global scale.

By joining SERI, you can:

• Work with a Purpose: Meaningful impact towards improving patients’ live through research

• Maximise your Potential: Opportunity to work with global and top researchers at one of Singapore’s largest research institutes and be engaged in continuous learning and development opportunities

• Be Connected and Cared for: People-centric environment that supports your personal well-being guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration

What you’ll do:

• Oversee the planning, scheduling and carrying out of day-to-day clinical activities and procedures

• Coordinate recruitment, study screening, follow up visits and study treatment of patient research subjects

• Collect clinical data and patient-related data

• Perform in vivo confocal microscopy scanning and questionnaires

• Maintain Investigator Site File and update screening log and enrollment logs

• Serve as primary point of liaison and coordination between investigators, ancillary departments, research subjects, sponsoring organizations, and/or regulating bodies

• Ensure all clinical activities are carried out and complied in accordance with established research protocols and standards

• Must be able to work independently in a dynamic environment

• Any ad-hoc duties as assigned by supervisor

What you will need to have:

• Minimum Degree in Optometry/ Pharmacy/ bio-engineering and any other relevant disciplines or a Diploma in Optometry/Nursing/ Life Sciences/ Pharmaceutical Science/ CT Mgmt or working experience as an (imaging) technician

• Preferably to have relevant experience as Optometrist role

• Entry level candidates welcome or at least 6 years relevant experience for diploma holders

• Team player and possess good interpersonal skills

Note: Eventual package offered will commensurate with qualifications and experience