Research Assistant (Medicine)
Summary
Assist in clinical research by screening and recruiting study subjects, managing lab samples, and ensuring accurate data collection and documentation in a medical research setting.
Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.
NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Assistant-%28Medicine%29/33858-en_GB/
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Job Description
Support the team’s clinical research activities, laboratory and administrative duties
Primary responsibilities and duties
- Screen and recruit subjects into clinical studies, maintain Investigator Site Files, follow up with patients’ visits and collect data
- Collect, process and store biological samples in the laboratory in accordance with good clinical practices
- Ensure proper documentation of sample collection, storage and shipment to central laboratory
Related Performance Indicators
- Timely completion of assigned tasks
- Data collected must be accurate and staff must adhere to PDPA acts and patients’ confidentiality.
- Timely processing of samples and updating of relevant documentations for clinical studies.
- Active screening and enrolment of patients for clinical studies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in terms of experience in life sciences, social sciences, nursing or any relevant field.
Required Competencies and Capabilities (Skills, Experiences and Professional Licences)
- 1-2 years working experience preferably in research and/or wet laboratory
- Able to perform basic microbiological techniques (e.g. subculturing, streak plating, spread plating)
- Good communication and interactive skills
- Able to work independently