Research Assistant (Cancer Science Institute)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore's Cancer Science Institute is seeking a Research Assistant to support mHealth and early cancer detection research projects. The role involves coordinating daily project activities, liaising with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring study operations comply with timelines and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will have a life sciences-related bachelor’s degree, experience in clinical research or project coordination, and strong organisational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, public health, healthcare, or related discipline.
• Experience in clinical research or healthcare project coordination is preferred.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills; able to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and project tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the mHealth research project and other early cancer detection projects.
• Liaise with NUH-INIS, HORG, IT, Communications, and finance for smooth project implementation.
• Coordinate development, scheduling, testing, and deployment of mHealth messages through the NUHS App.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
• Assist with participant recruitment, e-consent, inquiries, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate participant incentive payments and submission of payment docs.
• Prepare purchase requests, invoices, quotations, and procurement docs.
• Maintain study docs, minutes, and project trackers.
• Coordinate meetings with collaborators and follow up on actions.
• Support communication with vendors/service providers for technical implementation.
• Perform other project-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent organisational and comms

Stakeholder management

Clinical research experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project tracking tools

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant (Cancer Science Institute)

University-Level Unit: Cancer Science Institute of Singapore

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Research

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

The Research Assistant will provide operational support for the implementation of mHealth and early cancer detection research projects. The successful candidate will coordinate day-to-day project activities, facilitate collaboration with multidisciplinary stakeholders, support participant engagement and study operations, and ensure projects are delivered according to established timelines and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong organisational, communication, and project coordination skills to manage multiple workstreams while supporting the successful execution of clinical and translational research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the mHealth research project and other early cancer detection projects on ad hoc basis.
• Liaise with stakeholders across NUH-NCIS, HORG, IT, Communications, and finance to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Coordinate the development, scheduling, testing, and deployment of mHealth intervention messages through the NUHS App.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and operational milestones.
• Assist with participant recruitment, e-consent processes, participant enquiries, and follow-up activities.
• Coordinate participant incentive payments, including preparation and submission of payment documents.
• Prepare purchase requests, invoices, quotations, and other procurement-related documentation.
• Maintain study documentation, meeting minutes, and project trackers.
• Coordinate meetings with internal and external collaborators and follow up on action items.
• Support communication with vendors and service providers for technical implementation.
• Perform other early cancer detection project-related administrative and operational duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, public health, healthcare, or a related discipline.
• Experience in clinical research, healthcare project coordination, or project management is preferred.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project tracking tools.
• Experience working within NUHS/NUH or healthcare institutions would be advantageous.