Research Assistant

Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore is seeking a Clinical Research Co-ordinator to support the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in planning, coordinating, implementing, and managing clinical studies, trials, registries, quality improvement initiatives, and grant-funded projects.

You will lead study operations, grant support, regulatory submissions, project coordination, and research reporting while collaborating with Principal Investigators and partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Nursing, Allied Health, Public Health, Psychology, Healthcare Management, or related discipline.
• Prior experience conducting or coordinating clinical research studies is required.
• Experience with DSRB/IRB submissions, study management, REDCap, and regulatory documentation is preferred.
• Experience with data analysis, scientific writing, and research reporting will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage assigned clinical studies, trials, registries, and grant-funded projects.
• Assist investigators in study design, protocol development, grant applications, and project implementation.
• Track study budgets, recruitment targets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Liaise with funding agencies, ethics boards, regulatory authorities, collaborating institutions, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate multicentre studies and external collaborations where applicable.
• Prepare study reports, grant reports, presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Oversee participant recruitment, enrolment, follow-up, and retention activities.
• Ensure study activities are conducted according to approved protocols and GCP requirements.
• Manage study databases, REDCap systems, and research records.
• Perform data validation and support statistical analysis and interpretation.
• Support publication and dissemination of research findings.

Skills

Clinical research

Regulatory knowledge

Data management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences

Tools

REDCap

Microsoft Office

Statistical software

Job description

Job Summary

Support the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in the planning, coordination, implementation, and management of clinical research studies, clinical trials, registries, quality improvement initiatives, and grant-funded projects. The Clinical Research Co-ordinator will take a lead role in study operations, grant support, regulatory submissions, project coordination, and research reporting while working closely with Principal Investigators and collaborators.

Key Responsibilities

Research Project Management

• Coordinate and manage assigned clinical studies, trials, registries, and grant-funded projects.


• Assist investigators in study design, protocol development, grant applications, and project implementation.


• Track study budgets, recruitment targets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.


• Liaise with funding agencies, ethics boards, regulatory authorities, collaborating institutions, and stakeholders.


• Coordinate multicentre studies and external collaborations where applicable.


• Prepare study reports, grant reports, presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts.

Study Conduct and Data Management

• Oversee participant recruitment, enrolment, follow-up, and retention activities.


• Ensure study activities are conducted according to approved protocols and GCP requirements.


• Manage study databases, REDCap systems, and research records.


• Perform data validation and support statistical analysis and interpretation.


• Support publication and dissemination of research findings.

Regulatory and Compliance

• Lead preparation and submission of DSRB/IRB applications, amendments, annual reviews, and study closure reports.


• Maintain regulatory documentation and ensure audit readiness.


• Monitor protocol compliance, adverse events, and protocol deviations.


• Facilitate monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.

Team Support

• Provide guidance and training to junior research staff where required.


• Support development of research workflows and process improvements.

Education

• Minimum Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Nursing, Allied Health, Public Health, Psychology, Healthcare Management, or related discipline.

Experience

• Prior experience conducting or coordinating clinical research studies is required.


• Experience supporting or preparing research grant applications is required.


• Experience with DSRB/IRB submissions, study management, REDCap, and regulatory documentation is preferred.


• Experience with data analysis, scientific writing, and research reporting will be advantageous.

Special Attributes

• Strong interest in clinical and health services research.


• Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.


• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and research databases.


• Knowledge of GCP, research ethics, DSRB processes, grant administration, and research governance.


• Experience with statistical software and data analysis will be advantageous.


• Multilingual ability, especially Mandarin and local dialects, will be advantageous.