Research Asst - Palliative Medicine (Contract)

Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan Tock Seng Hospital's Department of Palliative Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant to support clinical research activities within a team of Research Assistants.

You will assist investigators with study protocols, recruitment, data collection, entry and analysis, and ensure regulatory compliance while conducting interviews with patients and carers per the study protocol.

Qualifications

• Excellent trouble shooting, organization skills, and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Highly motivated, reliable and creative.
• Strong organizational and effective communication skills.
• Self-motivated and pro-active attitude.
• Have keen interest in research; relevant experience preferred but not compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors in preparation of study protocols and other regulatory matters.
• Assist in the recruitment and screening of study participants, consent taking, collection of test samples and follow ups.
• Request for medical records from Health Information Services and ensure their timely return.
• Maintain a log of the cases completed.
• Go through the medical records to find relevant data and fill up the study forms.
• Assist with data entry and data analysis.
• Ensure compliance of study progression in accordance to schedule.
• Conduct face-to-face interviews as well as phone interviews with patients and their immediate carers, using questionnaire and scales as directed by the study protocol.
• Coordinate research meeting in relation to the research studies undertaken.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Organization

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Proactive

Research interest

Education

Relevant degree in Sciences

Job description

Company description:

Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Job description:

Job Summary

The Research Assistant position is based in the Department of Palliative Medicine. You will work in a team of Research Assistants to assist the Principal Investigators in their clinical research activities.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist the doctors in preparation of study protocols and other regulatory matters
• Assist in the recruitment and screening of study participants, consent taking, collection of test samples and follow ups
• Request for medical records from Health Information Services and ensure their timely return
• Maintain a log of the cases completed
• Go through the medical records to find relevant data and fill up the study forms
• Assist with data entry and data analysis
• Ensure compliance of study progression in accordance to schedule
• Conduct face-to-face interviews as well as phone interviews with patients and their immediate carers, using questionnaire and scales as directed by the study protocol.
• Coordinate research meeting in relation to the research studies undertaken
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Relevant degree in Sciences.
• Excellent trouble shooting, organization skills, and problem solving skills are also required as well as the ability to work in a team environment. Be team-oriented.
• Highly motivated, reliable and creative. Possess the ability to work independently and effectively with research details. Willing to learn new things.
• Have strong organizational and effective communication skills.
• Self-motivated and pro-active attitude.
• Have a keen interest in research. Relevant experience preferred but not compulsory.