Research Assistant jobs in Singapore

Position: Research Assistant

1. Serve as the liaison between the Principal Investigator (PI), site-PI, and various departments involved in clinical research, such as Specialist Clinics, Laboratory, and wards.
2. Ensure adherence to protocol procedures.
3. Screen and recruit suitable candidates as research participants.
4. Explain the protocol to research participants and obtain informed consent in accordance with ICH GCP guidelines and the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA).
5. Schedule appointments and contact research subjects within protocol-specified timeframes.
6. Centrifuge blood specimens and send them to the laboratory.
7. Trace and return case notes, blood results, and other relevant data as required.
8. Collect data and perform research procedures accurately.
9. Maintain documentation of patient reimbursements, case report forms (both hardcopy and electronic), and source documentation according to protocol requirements.
10. Identify, document, and report protocol deviations to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) following hospital and sponsor procedures.
11. Notify PIs and collaborators of any protocol adjustments.
12. Report and follow up on unanticipated problems, risks to subjects, adverse events, and serious adverse events.
13. Collaborate with the Research Database IT Specialist for data extraction and mining from medical records.
14. Travel to participants' homes may be required.

Participate in projects and activities assigned by the Director of the Clinical Research Unit.

(A) Education, Training, and Experience

• Minimum Diploma in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Experience as a Research Assistant is preferred.