Research Assistant/Associate (SGCC - Dept of Medicine)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore seeks a dedicated research assistant to support clinical studies within the Singapore Gastric Cancer Consortium. The role involves coordinating projects with Research Fellows, handling sample processing and molecular analyses, and ensuring rigorous data documentation and reporting.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Nursing, Life Sciences, Biological/Biomedical Science)
• Grant or report writing experience is valuable
• Experience coordinating research projects is valuable
• Strong communication and organizational skills required

Responsibilities

• Work with Research Fellows on clinical research projects
• Process and perform molecular analysis of patient blood and tissue samples
• Screen and consent study subjects
• Troubleshoot and optimize experimental protocols
• Maintain meticulous CRF documentation
• Perform data and statistical analysis of studies
• Coordinate lab operations and inventories
• Maintain laboratory safety documentation and procedures
• Assist in grant reporting and organizing scientific meetings

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Independent work

Collaborative teamwork

Strong written and oral communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing/Life Sciences/Biological Science/Biomedical Science

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job Description

The Singapore Gastric Cancer Consortium (SGCC) is a translational research group comprising clinicians and scientists working in gastric cancer research. The group aims to solve important clinical questions to improve the care of gastric cancer patients, facilitated by close interaction between clinicians and scientists, and with synergism that enables biologic discoveries in the laboratory to be validated in the clinical setting.

Our research theme, "Bringing Discoveries to Patients" was recently awarded the Open Fund - Large Collaborative Grant by the National Medical Research Council. This will spearhead key research projects which include molecular testing for gastric cancer prevention, personalized cancer therapy and treatment, characterization of gastric stem cells, and single cell analysis of gastric cancers.

Duties

• Work with Research Fellow/s in the conducting of clinical research projects
• Processing and molecular analysis of patient blood and tissue samples
• Screening and consenting study subjects
• Optimizing and troubleshooting new experimental protocols
• Keep meticulous records of Case report form (CRF) documentation.
• Data analysis and statistical analysis of the research studies
• Coordinate laboratory operational activities through managing laboratory and sample inventories, establishing laboratory procedures and organization of laboratory consumables
• Work with Laboratory Safety Lead to ensure laboratory safety and maintain safety documentation and procedures
• Assist Research Manager in grant reports and organizing scientific meetings

Skills

• Meticulous and attention to detail
• Proactive and able to work independently in a corporate as well as laboratory setting
• Work collaboratively with other research groups
• Critical thinking and systematic problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Keen interest in scientific literature, keeps up to date with relevant research publications
• Experience in laboratory research and molecular biology techniques will be advantageous.
• Well-organized and able to clearly summarize and present information and data obtained.

Qualifications

Bachelors in Nursing / Life Sciences/ Biological Science/ Biomedical Science or related fields. Grant or report writing experience and experience of coordinating research projects also are valuable.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Medicine

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 22650