Senior Assistant / Manager - Office of Research (IACUC)

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Singapore is looking for a Senior Assistant / Manager to act as a Post Approval Monitoring Officer for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in translational research. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in biomedical fields, particularly in post approval monitoring and regulatory compliance, with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to establish effective relationships.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience in post approval monitoring and regulatory compliance is advantageous.
• Familiarity with research laboratories and laboratory animals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and ad-hoc post approval monitoring activities.
• Monitor, report adverse events and conduct facility inspections.
• Prepare reports and present findings at IACUC meetings.

Skills

Post approval monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science or related discipline

Job description

Senior Assistant / Manager - Office of Research (IACUC)

Overview

The Senior Assistant Manager / Manager will take on the role of a Post Approval Monitoring Officer to support the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The role is crucial for maintaining ethical practices in translational research and ensuring that all activities are aligned with established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and ad-hoc post approval monitoring activities on a monthly basis to ensure that protocols are compliant and effective.
• Monitor and report adverse events, track animal acquisition and use, and conduct regular inspection of research facilities.
• Prepare reports on the post approval monitoring outcome and present your findings at IACUC meetings.
• Assist in administrative secretarial duties, including the collating of agenda as well as the taking of meeting minutes, and the development of an e-platform for IACUC.
• Maintain and track records for all IACUC protocols and ensure these records are updated whenever protocol amendments occur.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Biomedical Science or related discipline with at least 6-8 years of relevant work experience
• Candidates with experience in post approval monitoring, regulatory compliance, or conducting both routine and ad-hoc monitoring activities are preferred
• Experience working in research laboratories, preferably with laboratory animals
• Highly motivated and independent individual with strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective and positive working relationship with diverse groups of people
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good organisational and analytical skills