Research Assistant

National Healthcare Group Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Singapore is looking for a Research Assistant to liaise with investigators and manage clinical research procedures. Responsibilities include recruiting suitable candidates, ensuring informed consent, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should possess a minimum diploma in Biomedical Science with experience as a research assistant preferred. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful research.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Liaison with Principal Investigator and site-PI.
• Conduct screening and recruiting of research participants.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained.
• Trace and return case notes and lab results.

Skills

Research procedures

Data collection

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Job description

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Job Responsibilities:

1. Liaison person with Principal Investigator (PI) and site-PI.
2. Liaison with various departments for clinical research procedures, e.g., Specialist Clinics, Laboratory, wards, etc.
3. Adherence to protocol procedures.
4. Screening and recruiting suitable candidates as research participants.
5. Explain protocol to research participants and ensure informed consent is obtained in accordance with ICH GCP and HBRA requirements.
6. Schedule appointments for research subjects within the required time frame.
7. Centrifuge blood specimens and send to laboratory.
8. Trace and return case notes, blood results, and other protocol-required results.
9. Responsible for data collection and performing research procedures.
10. Maintain documentation of patient reimbursement logs, and case report forms (hardcopy and electronic).
11. Maintain source documentation for each patient as per protocol.
12. Identify, document, and submit protocol deviations to IRB following hospital and sponsor procedures.
13. Inform PIs and collaborators of any protocol changes.
14. Report and follow up on unanticipated problems, adverse events, and serious adverse events.
15. Collaborate with in-house Research Database IT Specialist on data extraction and mining.
16. Travel to participants’ homes may be required.

Job Requirements:

(A) Education, Training, and Experience

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