Research Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant to coordinate clinical research activities. The successful candidate will liaise with investigators, recruit and screen participants, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with ethical guidelines. A diploma in Biomedical Science is required, and prior experience in research assistance is preferred. The role also includes data collection and potential home visits to participants.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Liaison with Principal Investigator and various departments.
• Screen and recruit research participants.
• Ensure informed consent in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain patient documentation and reimbursement logs.

Skills

Liaison and communication skills

Data collection and documentation

Knowledge of GCP and HBRA

Clinical research procedures

Education

Diploma in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Job description

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(A) SPECIFIC (90%)

1. Liaison person with Principal Investigator (PI) and site-PI.
2. Liaison person with various departments for clinical research procedures e.g. Specialist Clinics, Laboratory, wards, etc.
3. Adherence to protocol procedure.
4. Screening and recruiting suitable candidates as research participants.
5. Explain protocol to research participants and ensure that informed consent is taken as per International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA) requirements
6. Contact and schedule appointments for research subjects within the time frame required in the protocol.
7. Centrifuge blood specimens and send specimens to laboratory.
8. Tracing and returning of case notes, blood results and all other results required in the protocol.
9. Responsible for data collection and performing research procedures.
10. Maintain documentation of patient reimbursement logs, hardcopy and electronic case report forms.
11. Maintain source documentation for each patient accordance to protocol requirements.
12. Identify, document and submit protocol deviations to Institutional Review Board (IRB) according to hospital and sponsor procedures.
13. Inform PIs and collaborators on any adjustments based on protocol change.
14. Complete, report and follow up on unanticipated problems involving risk to subjects and adverse events and/or serious adverse events
15. Work with in-house Research Database IT Specialist on extraction of patient medical records and data mining.
16. Traveling to research participants’ house may be required.

(B) GENERAL (10%)

1. To participate in projects and activities as assigned by Director, Clinical Research Unit

JOB REQUIREMENTS

(A) EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

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