Specialist Associate (DXA Imaging)

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

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Singapore is seeking a Specialist Associate (DXA Imaging) to perform DXA scans and health assessments as part of a significant health study. You will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring participant safety and data integrity. Ideal candidates should have a Diploma or Degree in life or health sciences, with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Full-time hours will be required, fostering teamwork in an academic research setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of work experience or relevant degree required.
• Full-time work hours: 7.45am to 6.15pm on weekdays; 7.45am to 3.30pm on alternate Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Obtain consent and perform health assessments.
• Perform dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans on participants.
• Review images and perform data entry.
• Conduct quality control and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Service-oriented

Time management

Team player

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:

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

• 1. Obtain consent from research participants and perform health assessments including anthropometry, blood pressure measurement and ECG.
• 2. (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.
• 3. Review images and perform data entry accurately, noting any observation of anomalies.
• 4. Analyse images and upload to the research database.
• 5. Perform regular quality control and calibration procedures and maintenance of equipment.
• 6. Update the inventory of consumables.
• 7. 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