Project Assistant, Metabolic Liver Disease Research (1-Year Contract)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Specialist Associate in the Metabolic Liver Disease Research Lab, Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The role supports clinical research studies, provides subject recruitment and data management, and collaborates with the PI and research team.

Appointments are on a one-year contract with potential extension. The successful candidate will assist with patient recruitment, data collection, regulatory

Qualifications

• Hold a Polytechnic Diploma or bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences, Life Sciences, Nursing, or a related discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, meticulous, and able to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous research or laboratory experience is advantageous; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with subject recruitment, informed consent, scheduling of study visits, and follow-up of research participants.
• Collect, process, and store clinical specimens according to study protocols.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures and assist with wet laboratory experiments.
• Maintain study databases and perform accurate data entry and record keeping.
• Assist with ethics submissions, regulatory documentation, and study administration.
• Coordinate research meetings and liaise with collaborators when required.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and study protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Organised

Meticulous

Independent worker

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Polytechnic Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical/Life Sciences or Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Associate, Metabolic Liver Disease Research (1-Year Contract)

University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Medicine

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 14/08/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Specialist Associate in the Metabolic Liver Disease Research Lab, Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

The Metabolic Liver Disease Research Lab focuses on translational and clinical research in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), advanced fibrosis, cirrhosis, and related liver diseases. The successful candidate will support ongoing clinical research studies and work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team. Appointments will be made on a one-year contract in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The Specialist Associate will provide research and administrative support for clinical research studies conducted by the Metabolic Liver Disease Research Lab. The role involves assisting with patient recruitment, clinical data and specimen collection, study coordination, laboratory work, and regulatory documentation to ensure the smooth conduct of research projects.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with subject recruitment, informed consent, scheduling of study visits, and follow-up of research participants.
• Collect, process, and store clinical specimens according to study protocols.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures and assist with wet laboratory experiments.
• Maintain study databases and perform accurate data entry and record keeping.
• Assist with ethics submissions, regulatory documentation, and study administration.
• Coordinate research meetings and liaise with collaborators when required.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and study protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Qualifications

• Hold a Polytechnic Diploma or bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences, Life Sciences, Nursing, or a related discipline.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be organised, meticulous, and able to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous research or laboratory experience will be an advantage, although training will be provided.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.