Research Asst (Locum)

Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore seeks a Research Assistant (Locum Contract) to support the Neural Drive and AI dysphagia projects. You will help with data collection, device setup for communication and swallowing studies, and project coordination in the Speech Therapy Department.

Ideal candidates are fresh graduates in Biomedical Science or related fields with strong organizational and communication skills, willingness to learn, and ability to work both independently and with a team.

Qualifications

• Data collection and management for research projects.
• Coordination of study activities and participant workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support data collection and device setup for speech and swallowing studies.
• Screen and recruit participants as needed and assist with audio recordings.
• Annotate recordings and conduct user experience surveys for projects.
• Assist with testing of preliminary prototypes and maintain research documentation.
• Support grant reimbursements and ensure adherence to research protocols.

Skills

Data collection

Study coordination

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Research Assistant (Locum Contract) Neural Drive: 8 hrs/week ; AI dysphagia 16 hrs / week

We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join our Speech Therapy Department, supporting exciting projects that leverage AI and technology to address speech and swallowing impairments.

What you'll do: You'll play a vital role in supporting our research team with data collection, set-up of communication and swallowing devices, and project coordination. Your responsibilities will include screening and recruiting patients, conducting audio recordings of swallowing sounds, annotating these recordings, performing user experience surveys, and assisting with the testing of preliminary prototypes. You'll also handle administrative tasks, maintain accurate research documentation, manage timely grant cashflow reimbursements, and ensure compliance with research protocols and grant requirements.

What we're looking for: You should be highly motivated, reliable, and possess excellent organisational, project management, and communication skills. Basic computer skills are essential. Most importantly, you should be team-oriented, willing to learn, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Why join us: This is an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates in Biomedical Science or related fields to gain valuable research experience. You'll be working on cutting-edge technology that could transform speech therapy practices, whilst developing your skills in clinical research, data management, and patient interaction.