Research Assistant / Research Associate / Research Scientist

Talent Hunter; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Hunter seeks Research Assistant / Research Associate / Research Scientist to conduct studies addressing defined questions. Responsibilities include literature review, data collection and analysis, method documentation, and clear communication of findings.

More senior roles involve preparing materials, following protocols, refining methods, and contributing to reports or manuscripts. Candidates should be able to design studies and assess evidence supporting conclusions.

Qualifications

• Degree in a discipline relevant to the research area or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience conducting research through academic projects, internships, or professional work.
• Understanding of study design, data collection, and analytical methods for the field.
• Proficiency with tools such as statistical software, programming languages, or lab equipment.
• Ability to assess data quality, document methods clearly, and explain uncertainty and limitations.
• Familiarity with research ethics, confidentiality, and data management and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies to answer defined research questions.
• Review literature, collect and analyse data, document methods and results, communicate findings.
• Prepare materials, follow study protocols, and maintain records under supervision.
• Refine methods, contribute to reports or publications, and evaluate evidence.

Skills

Research methods

Study design

Data analysis

Data quality assessment

Ethics and data management

Communication of findings

Protocol following

Manuscripts/presentations

Independent research ability

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Advanced research training (scientist)

Tools

Statistical software

Programming languages

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The Research Assistant / Research Associate / Research Scientist conducts studies that answer defined research questions. Responsibilities include reviewing literature, collecting and analysing data, documenting methods and results, and communicating findings.

The Research Assistant prepares materials, follows study protocols, and maintains records under supervision. The Research Associate manages an assigned study or workstream, refines methods, and contributes to reports or publications. The Research Scientist sets research objectives, designs studies, and evaluates whether the evidence supports the conclusions.

Qualifications

• Degree in a discipline relevant to the research area, or equivalent practical experience. Advanced research training may be required for scientist positions.
• Experience conducting research through academic projects, internships, or professional work.
• Understanding of study design, data collection, and analytical methods appropriate to the field.
• Proficiency with relevant research tools, such as statistical software, programming languages, or laboratory equipment.
• Ability to assess data quality, document methods clearly, and explain uncertainty and limitations.
• Familiarity with research ethics, confidentiality, and data management and safety procedures relevant to the work.
• For assistant positions, ability to follow protocols, prepare samples or datasets, and keep accurate research records.
• For associate positions, experience managing assigned research activities, troubleshooting methods, and contributing to manuscripts, reports, or presentations.
• For scientist positions, a track record of independent research, including designing studies, validating findings, and communicating original work.