Research Coordinator (CSWAC)

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

National Cancer Centre of Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Research Coordinator (CSWAC) to support cancer survivorship research. The role involves participant recruitment, obtaining consent, collecting and processing samples, and coordinating analyses using ELISA, Multiplex, or LC/MS.

You will assist in regulatory compliance, lab safety, and project management while mentoring junior staff and ensuring meticulous record-keeping for studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences or related fields.
• Experience with wet-lab handling of patient-derived samples.
• Strong technical and wet-lab skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Motivation to contribute to cancer research.

Responsibilities

• Screen potential participants and obtain informed consent per protocol.
• Collect and process biological samples (e.g. Blood or Saliva); maintain inventories.
• Coordinate sample submission to external partners and prepare samples for analysis (ELISA, Multiplex, LC/MS).
• Support research project management, regulatory compliance and document filing.
• Lead and mentor junior staff in sample processing and data updates.
• Plan and execute experiments; document results and present findings.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Wet-lab skills

Communication

Independence

Team player

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s/Master of Science degree in related technical discipline

Tools

ELISA

LC/MS

Multiplex

Job description

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National Cancer Centre of Singapore Pte Ltd

Research Coordinator (CSWAC)

Job Category: Research

Posting Date: 18 Sept 2026

The Department of Cancer Survivorship and Wellness is conducting research projects to improve the health and well-being in cancer survivors. The candidate will perform a variety of research activities including but not limited to the following.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Participant recruitment

• Screen potential participants who are legally able to provide consent according to the inclusion/ exclusion criteria from the study protocol, and identify subjects who may be vulnerable in a special population.
• Obtain informed consent from eligible participants.

2. Sample Processing and Logistics

• Collection and processing of biological samples (e.g. Blood or Saliva)
• Maintain proper tracking of samples, updating of inventories and databases for respective studies
• Process patients’ biological samples, including extraction of plasma or serum, as well as nuclei acid extraction from biological samples.
• Coordinate the submission of biological samples to external partners as needed
• Prepare samples to perform analysis with tools including ELISA, Multiplex, or LC/MS

3. Research project management

• Ensure compliance with institutional, IRB and regulatory authority requirements for managing all types of clinical research studies.
• Support research study processes, including submissions requirements by both IRB and/ or regulatory authorities, protocol requirements to assess potential challenges of the study, and rationale/ purpose of each essential document filed in the investigator site file.
• Identify and elevate ethical, safety, or regulatory issues in the study conduct to study leadership for timely resolution.
• Support lab and administrative duties in lab operations, e.g. procurement, equipment maintenance, inventories and lab maintenance etc
• Support and maintain safety documentation and compliance of the lab
• Lead and mentor junior staff and students in sample processing, experiments, data analysis, and database updates (Senior Research Officer)

4. Perform tasks and support all aspects of the research project

• Perform literature reviews when required
• Plan and execute experiments for the assigned studies
• Monitor and document accurate records of experimental data and observations
• Evaluate and interpret collected data for oral presentations and scientific manuscripts
• Report and summarize experimental results and research findings in meetings

5. Perform other related duties

• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master of Science degree in related technical discipline (biology, cell biology, biological science, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical science, biochemistry or molecular biology)
• Experience with wet-lab handling of patient-derived samples
• Strong technical and wet lab skills
• Team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently
• Responsible, diligent, possess initiative to complete tasks and projects assigned
• Highly motivated to learn with a genuine interest in cancer research
• Able to undertake independent research progressively