Translational Research Assistant: Spinal Sarcopenia

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Technology in Singapore is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join a translational project on spinal sarcopenia in older adults, spanning clinical research, functional assessment, imaging analysis, and laboratory investigation.

The successful candidate will support a funded project aimed at generating clinically relevant insights into ageing, muscle health and spine-related conditions, with opportunities to work across multidisciplinary teams and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences or related discipline.
• Strong interest in translational, musculoskeletal, ageing, or clinical research.
• Experience in clinical research coordination or data collection is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the PI and research team in project implementation and coordination.
• Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, follow-up, and ethics-compliant study administration.
• Conduct and document functional assessments and data collection.
• Retrieve and manage imaging data and assist with image-based analysis.
• Support lab workflows including tissue handling, histology, qPCR, ELISA and related analyses.
• Maintain databases, study records and project documentation.
• Assist with literature reviews, data cleaning and reporting.
• Coordinate procurement of reagents and consumables.
• Ensure laboratory safety and governance compliance.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Imaging analysis

Laboratory techniques

Written & verbal communication

Data management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences or related field

Tools

ImageJ

SPSS

STATA

Job description

Job Description

Research Assistant (in spinal sarcopenia in older adults) - ZWH

Job Description

Research Assistant (in spinal sarcopenia in older adults) - ZWH

Posting Start Date: 09/04/2026

Schemes of Service: Research

Division: Health and Social Sciences

Employment Type: Fixed Term

Research Assistant

Health and Social Sciences Cluster

Singapore Institute of Technology

We are seeking a motivated and capable Research Assistant to join an exciting translational research project on spinal sarcopenia in older adults, with a focus on muscle degeneration, senescent progenitors, and regenerative failure. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across clinical research, functional assessment, imaging analysis, and laboratory investigation in a multidisciplinary academic environment.

The successful candidate will support a funded research project that aims to generate clinically relevant insights into ageing, muscle health, and spine-related conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are passionate about meaningful research and wish to build strong experience in applied human and translational studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Investigator and research team in the implementation and coordination of the project
• Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, follow-up, and study administration in accordance with approved ethics protocols
• Conduct and document functional assessments and study-related data collection
• Retrieve, organise, and manage imaging data, and assist with image-based analysis
• Support laboratory workflows such as tissue handling, histology, immunofluorescence, qPCR, ELISA, and related analyses
• Maintain accurate databases, study records, and project documentation
• Assist with literature review, data cleaning, preliminary analysis preparation, reporting, and regulatory submissions
• Coordinate procurement of reagents, consumables, and research-related items
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, and institutional research governance requirements
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science, life sciences, physiotherapy, diagnostic radiography, medical laboratory science, or a related discipline
• Strong interest in translational, musculoskeletal, ageing, or clinical research
• Experience in clinical research coordination, patient-facing data collection, imaging analysis, or laboratory techniques will be advantageous
• Familiarity with histology, microscopy, immunofluorescence, molecular assays, or tissue-based workflows is preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with ImageJ, SPSS, STATA, or equivalent tools is an advantage
  
  

Key Attributes

• Motivated, responsible, and able to work independently
• Careful and accurate in handling data, samples, and documentation
• Strong team player who can work effectively with academic, clinical, and student collaborators
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic multidisciplinary research environment
  
  

Why Join Us

This role offers valuable exposure to clinically relevant translational research with opportunities to develop experience in human studies, imaging, laboratory science, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will contribute to a meaningful project with real-world healthcare relevance while building a strong foundation for future research or postgraduate opportunities.

Work Location

Singapore Institute of Technology, with project activities at SIT and partner sites as required.