Specialist Associate (DXA Imaging)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Singapore is seeking a Specialist Associate to conduct dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) imaging in a research setting. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma or degree in life or health sciences with relevant work experience. Responsibilities include health assessments, data entry, and equipment maintenance. This role is suited for those who thrive in an academic environment and have strong time management and service-oriented skills. Full-time work hours are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of work experience or a degree in life or health sciences.
• Ability to perform health assessments and work in a fast-paced academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain consent and perform health assessments.
• Perform dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scans.
• Review images and perform data entry accurately.
• Analyze images and upload to research database.
• Conduct quality control and maintain equipment.

Skills

Team player

Service orientation

Time management

Education

Diploma in life or health sciences

Degree in life or health sciences

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Associate (DXA Imaging)

Posting Start Date: 15/10/2025

Job Description

The Singapore Population Health Studies (SPHS) is a large scale population-based health research project by the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore. We are looking for a team player capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and who is service-oriented and good at time management. The role primarily involves performing dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans on research participants within a health screening centre.

Responsibilities

• Obtain consent from research participants and perform health assessments including anthropometry, blood pressure measurement and ECG.
• (Upon completion of training) Perform bone densitometry and whole body composition scans on 20 participants per health screening session, keeping to the turnaround time per participant for that procedure.
• Review images and perform data entry accurately, noting any observation of anomalies.
• Analyse images and upload to the research database.
• Perform regular quality control and calibration procedures and maintenance of equipment.
• Update the inventory of consumables.
• Ensure the safety and protect the privacy of research participants by adhering to best practices. Reporting of incidents, complaints or adverse events.

Qualifications

• Diploma in life or health sciences and minimum 2 years of any work experience, or degree in life or health sciences.
• Full-time work hours are: 7.45am to 6.15pm on Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri; and 7.45am to 3.30pm on alternate Sat.

What Are We Looking For

We are looking for a teamplayer capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and who is service-oriented and good at time management. This job is for you if you prefer an academic research setting over a clinical one, enjoy working in a team that manages different assessment modalities and has a keen interest in helping to build a national biobank for research.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: National University of Singapore

Department: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Job requisition ID: 28051