Scientist (Nutrition and Metabolism)

Temasek Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Temasek Polytechnic in Singapore seeks a proactive Scientist (Nutrition and Metabolism) to support a nutrition interventions research project. You will coordinate daily study operations, manage logistics, and assist in data collection and meal preparation according to the study protocol.

The role requires at least 3 years of research coordination experience, familiarity with participant coordination, nutrient analysis, and the ability to work flexible hours in a field-based setting.

Qualifications

• Qualification in nutrition or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in research coordination of human studies.
• Familiarity with research logistics, participant coordination, and data collection tools.
• Comfortable with field-based work and hands-on measurements.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and in a team.
• Able to plan and prepare multi-ethnic meals for nutrition intervention.
• Knowledge in nutrient analysis is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support day-to-day operations of a dietary intervention research project.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver meals per the study protocol.
• Manage logistics including participant recruitment, scheduling, and meal delivery.
• Perform study monitoring and ensure compliance with ethical and safety guidelines.
• Manage adverse event documentation and liaise with internal/external stakeholders.
• Conduct nutrient analysis of meals and participant intake data.
• Analyze data and assist in preparing the study report.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Research coordination

Fieldwork readiness

Organised

Team collaboration

Education

Nutrition or related field degree

Tools

Data collection tools

Job description

What You Will Be Working On

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented candidate to support a research project focused on nutrition interventions involving various local cuisines. The role involves supporting study coordination, managing research logistics, conducting data collection activities, planning and preparing intervention meals, and assisting in the preparation of scientific reports and documentation. The job responsibilities include the following:

• Coordinate and support the day-to-day operations of a research project on dietary intervention
• Plan and assist in the preparation and delivery of meals based on the study protocol.
• Manage logistics including participant recruitment, scheduling of visits and meal delivery.
• Perform study monitoring, study progress and ensure all research activities comply with ethical and safety guidelines.
• Liaise with both internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth study execution.
• Conduct nutrient analysis of the meals and participants nutrient intake data.
• Analysis and interpretation of data and preparation of the study report.

What The Role Is

Scientist (Nutrition and Metabolism)

What You Will Be Working On

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented candidate to support a research project focused on nutrition interventions involving various local cuisines. The role involves supporting study coordination, managing research logistics, conducting data collection activities, planning and preparing intervention meals, and assisting in the preparation of scientific reports and documentation. The job responsibilities include the following:

• Coordinate and support the day-to-day operations of a research project on dietary intervention
• Plan and assist in the preparation and delivery of meals based on the study protocol.
• Manage logistics including participant recruitment, scheduling of visits and meal delivery.
• Perform study monitoring, study progress and ensure all research activities comply with ethical and safety guidelines.
• Manage adverse event documentation.
• Liaise with both internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth study execution.
• Conduct nutrient analysis of the meals and participants nutrient intake data.
• Analysis and interpretation of data and preparation of the study report.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualification in nutrition, food science, biomedical science, sports science, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in research coordination of human studies.
• Familiarity with research logistics, participant coordination, and data collection tools.
• Comfortable with field-based work and hands-on measurements, able to work flexible hours.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and within a team.
• Able plan and prepare multi-ethnic meals for nutrition intervention.
• Knowledge in nutrient analysis is an added advantage.