Research Assistant

National Healthcare Group Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Research Assistant to support clinical research activities in Singapore. This role involves participant recruitment, data management, and compliance with research protocols. Candidates should have a diploma in Biomedical Science and preferably experience in research. The position offers opportunities to work closely with various departments and contribute to important research projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Research Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between PI and departments involved in clinical research.
• Screen and recruit suitable candidates as research participants.
• Maintain documentation of patient reimbursements and case report forms.

Education

Minimum Diploma in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Job description

Position: Research Assistant

Responsibilities:

1. Serve as the liaison between the Principal Investigator (PI), site-PI, and various departments involved in clinical research, such as Specialist Clinics, Laboratory, and wards.
2. Ensure adherence to protocol procedures.
3. Screen and recruit suitable candidates as research participants.
4. Explain the protocol to research participants and obtain informed consent in accordance with ICH GCP guidelines and the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA).
5. Schedule appointments and contact research subjects within protocol-specified timeframes.
6. Centrifuge blood specimens and send them to the laboratory.
7. Trace and return case notes, blood results, and other relevant data as required.
8. Collect data and perform research procedures accurately.
9. Maintain documentation of patient reimbursements, case report forms (both hardcopy and electronic), and source documentation according to protocol requirements.
10. Identify, document, and report protocol deviations to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) following hospital and sponsor procedures.
11. Notify PIs and collaborators of any protocol adjustments.
12. Report and follow up on unanticipated problems, risks to subjects, adverse events, and serious adverse events.
13. Collaborate with the Research Database IT Specialist for data extraction and mining from medical records.
14. Travel to participants' homes may be required.

Additional Activities:

Participate in projects and activities assigned by the Director of the Clinical Research Unit.

Job Requirements:

(A) Education, Training, and Experience

• Minimum Diploma in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Experience as a Research Assistant is preferred.