Research Assistant

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee participant-related activities and ensure adherence to research protocols. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Biomedical Science and experience in clinical research. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, data collection, and maintaining documentation. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to ongoing research projects.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of clinical research protocols.
• Experience in research participant recruitment and interaction.
• Attention to detail in documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with Principal Investigators and ensure protocol adherence.
• Screen and recruit research participants.
• Maintain source documentation and case report forms.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Informed consent procedures

Data collection

Communication with stakeholders

Adherence to ICH-GCP

Education

Diploma in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Responsibilities for clinical research coordination and participant-related activities as part of the Clinical Research Unit.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with Principal Investigator (PI) and site-PI, and with various departments for clinical research procedures (e.g., Specialist Clinics, Laboratory, wards).
• Adherence to protocol procedures.
• Screen and recruit suitable candidates as research participants.
• Explain protocol to research participants and ensure informed consent is taken as per ICH-GCP and HBRA requirements.
• Contact and schedule appointments for research subjects within the protocol time frame.
• Centrifige blood specimens and send specimens to the laboratory.
• Trace and return case notes, blood results and all other results required in the protocol.
• Responsible for data collection and performing research procedures.
• Maintain documentation of patient reimbursement logs, hardcopy and electronic case report forms.
• Maintain source documentation for each patient in accordance with protocol requirements.
• Identify, document and submit protocol deviations to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) according to hospital and sponsor procedures.
• Inform PIs and collaborators of adjustments based on protocol changes.
• Complete, report and follow up on unanticipated problems involving risk to subjects and adverse events and/or serious adverse events.
• Work with in-house Research Database IT Specialist on extraction of patient medical records and data mining.
• Travel to research participants’ homes may be required.
• Participate in projects and activities as assigned by Director, Clinical Research Unit.

Qualifications

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