Genome Project Research Assistant (Clinical Genetics)

at Hospital Authority; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Children’s Hospital seeks an Executive Assistant I in the Department of Clinical Genetics to support the Hong Kong Genome project. The role provides clerical and administrative assistance, helps recruit patients, and ensures informed consent information is available.

Applicants should have a university degree with experience or relevant diplomas. Strong English and Chinese, good communication, and independence are essential in a busy clinical research team.

Qualifications

• Good command of English and Chinese for daily operations and patient interactions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work independently in a clinical research setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support the Hong Kong Genome project at HKCH.
• Provide clerical and administrative support for daily team operations.
• Assist in recruitment of potential patients and ensure informed consent information is provided.
• Collect, edit and analyze clinical data in collaboration with the team.
• Handle enquiries and liaise with staff and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

English & Chinese proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

University degree with relevant experience

F.5/S.5 with specialized diploma

Job description

Hong Kong Children’s Hospital seeks an Executive Assistant I in the Department of Clinical Genetics to support the Hong Kong Genome project. The role provides clerical and administrative assistance, helps recruit patients, and ensures informed consent information is available.

Applicants should have a university degree with experience or relevant diplomas. Strong English and Chinese, good communication, and independence are essential in a busy clinical research team.