Research Asst - Centre for Precision and Genomic Medicine

NHG Health; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NHG Health in Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant for the Centre for Precision and Genomic Medicine to coordinate biological sample operations across NHG Health sites, ensuring accurate tracking, governance compliance, and seamless collaboration between clinical and research stakeholders.

You will support end-to-end sample handling, maintain databases and SOPs, liaise with IRB/MRCA bodies, help with procurement and budgeting, and contribute to continuous process improvements to advance

Qualifications

• Degree in sciences.
• Experience in healthcare, research, or biomedical settings preferred.
• Experience with biobanking or sample management is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Oversee end-to-end coordination of biological sample collection, processing, storage, and tracking across NHG Health sites.
• Maintain sample databases and inventory systems with accurate documentation to ensure data quality.
• Develop, implement, and maintain sample protocols and SOPs, ensuring team training and adherence.
• Coordinate with IRB, MRCA and governance bodies to support regulatory and ethical compliance.
• Coordinate procurement activities and monitor budgets for sample-related resources and services.
• Lead design and optimisation of operational workflows to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Partner with clinical, research, and administrative teams to drive process improvements and resolve challenges.
• Prepare reports, updates, and programme documentation for key stakeholders and leadership.

Connaissances

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

Degree in sciences

Outils

Database management

Data entry systems

Description du poste

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Research Asst - Centre for Precision and Genomic Medicine

Institution: Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Family Group: Allied Health

Research Asst – Centre for Precision & Genomic Medicine

Be part of our team in shaping the future of precision medicine and helping drive research innovations that improve patient outcomes.

You will play a pivotal role in coordinating biological sample operations across NHG Health, ensuring seamless sample tracking, governance compliance, and collaboration between clinical and research stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside clinical and research teams, contributing to innovations that advance patient care and biomedical research.

• Oversee the end-to-end coordination of biological sample collection, processing, storage, and tracking across NHG Health sites.
• Maintain sample databases and inventory systems, and accurate documentation to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Develop, implement, and maintain sample protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring team training and adherence.
• Coordinate with Institutional Review Board (IRB), Medical Research Coordinating Committee (MRCA) and relevant governance bodies to support regulatory and ethical compliance.
• Coordinate procurement activities and monitor budgets for sample-related resources and services.
• Lead the design, documentation, and optimisation of operational workflows to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Partner with clinical, research, and administrative teams to drive process improvements and resolve operational challenges.
• Prepare reports, updates, and programme documentation for key stakeholders and leadership.

Requirements

• Degree in sciences
• Prior experience in programme, project, or operations management within a healthcare, research, or biomedical setting preferred
• Experience in biobanking, sample management, genomics, or biomedical research programmes will be advantageous
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, timelines, and priorities.
• Experience working collaboratively with clinicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels
• Proficiency in database management, data entry systems, and documentation processes, with a strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with SOP development, IRB/MRCA processes, procurement, and budget tracking is a plus