Ultrasound Research Assistant — Hepatitis Immunology Study

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

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant for the Hepatitis Research Unit. This role will focus on conducting abdominal ultrasounds and ARFI for clinical trial patients related to Chronic Hepatitis B Functional Cure.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Diagnostic Radiography and a minimum of 3 years of ultrasonography experience. The position is based at Kent Ridge Campus, offering a yearly contract with responsibilities that ensure patient care and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in ultrasonography.

Responsibilities

• Perform abdominal ultrasound and ARFI.
• Send images to overseas partner for review.
• Communicate results to the coordinator.
• Confirm patient identity and maintain anonymity.
• General housekeeping of the procedure room.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Interpersonal and communication skills

Customer service orientation

Teamwork

Willingness to train in transient elastography

Education

Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant (Ultrasonographer) Dept of Medicine

University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Medicine

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 09/06/2026

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant position for the “Immunological approaches to Chronic Hepatitis B Functional Cure” in the Hepatitis Research Unit, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The large burden of CHB leading to liver cancer and end stage liver disease, can be addressed by treatments leading to Functional Cure (HBsAg loss), associated with ~70% reduction in such outcomes. There are many new agents being evaluated but the likely successful combination will rely on reducing viral antigen burden and stimulating immune responses. Our study proposal will provide insights into immune mechanisms of HBsAg loss, a strategy to maintain long term reduction in qHBsAg and a proof-of-concept study of therapeutic vaccine using a highly immunogenic HBV-CPG vaccine in CHB populations most likely to respond, those with low levels of HBsAg, , more information on the department is available at Department of Medicine. Appointments will be made on a yearly contract basis.

Purpose of the post

The RA is responsible for providing the following scans on clinical trial patients:

• abdominal ultrasound
• ARFI (Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse), an ultrasound-based tool to assess liver stiffness
  
  

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Perform abdominal ultrasound and ARFI.
• Sending images to overseas partner for the Radiologist’s review.
• Communicating with the coordinator the official results.
• Confirm patient identity before the procedure, while maintaining patient anonymity as per study protocol.
• Responsible for general housekeeping of the procedure room.
• Ensure proper maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
• Good communication with PI and research coordinators
  
  

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

• Ensure proper maintenance and upkeep of equipment
• Ensure proper scheduling of patients
• Good communication with PI and study team
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging

Experience

The applicant should:

• At least 3 years experience in ultrasonography
  
  

Skills

• Compassionate and good patient care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer and service oriented
• Good team player
• Willing to train in transient elastography
  
  

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Medicine

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 33251

Req ID: 33251