Total 114 research associate job vacancies in Education / Training category in D03 Queenstown, Tiong Bahru

You will be responsible for harvesting of tissues, providing histological examination of frozen and paraffin-embedded material, and overseeing the day-to-day tissue harvesting from operation theatres. You will assist the supervisor in research services to the researchers.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Biospecimen processing such as collection, processing of blood, inventory stock taking and administrative support.

- Tissue bank procesing and ensure compliance to bio-safety procedures and IRB regulations for the handling of human tissues.

- Consent taking.

- Oversee the processing, storage and retrieval of harvested materials.

- Work with the tissue bank committee and colleagues to implement cluster-wide policies & procedures governing tissue collection and handling.

- Assist in NCCS-SB application regards to researcher study and criteria of the project.

- Administrative support for the related research services.

Requirements:

- Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a reputable medical school.

- Completed an approved residency in anatomic pathology and experience in clinical pathology will be a bonus.

- At least 3 years of relevant clinical experience in anatomic pathology.

- Laboratory experience in specimen cut-up and histological techniques such as tissue processing, microtomy and staining.

- Experience in immunohistochemistry and molecular biology will be a bonus.

- Good working knowledge of local regulatory requirements.

- Meticulous, with excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to complete tasks independently with minimal supervision.

- Ability to work independently and make reliable recommendations and diagnoses.

- Ability to work on multiple projects and interact effectively with clinicians, researchers, academicians, administrators, and external and internal stakeholders.

The Associate Research Coordinator (ARC) will work with the Principal Investigator (PI) and Department of Breast Surgery to support administration of the compliance, financial and various operational aspects of clinical studies.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in all aspects of study operations for clinical studies.
• Take patient consent in clinic, as well as collect tissue and blood samples for clinical study,
• Manage grant coordination and submission and any other duties assigned by PI.
• Setup and maintain the clinical database.
• Collaborate with PI to prepare materials required for institutional review board (IRB).

Requirements:

• Diploma in life sciences or a related field.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy is a bonus (not required).
• 1 year of experience in research-related activities is preferred.
• Able to communicate with research participants.
• Fluent in English and another mother-tongue language
• Good time-management and organisational skills
• Meticulous, fast and accurate in your work.
• Proficient with Microsoft excel/word/powerpoint
• Able to work independently.

The Associate / Research Coordinator will assist the Principal Investigator with population health studies using electronic health records and cancer registries. You will also help implement and coordinate research projects and its activities. These activities may include screening, recruitment and consent taking, incident event reporting, data collection and data management, biological specimen collection and retrieval, maintenance of site files and research participants’ follow up. You are required to adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, protocols, and regulatory compliances and also support the department with general administration tasks.

Requirements:

- Degree/Diploma in Life Science or its equivalent.

- Research experience will be an added advantage.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

- Proficient in English and a second language for ease of communication during patient recruitment.

- Good interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable interacting with patients, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

- Meticulous, a good team player, independent and self-motivated with good time management abilities.

As a research fellow, the position holder will be in charge of setting and running a chronic disease database as primary work in Alexandra hospital. The candidate will also have ample opportunity to pursue his/her own research and apply for fundings.

In addition, administrative work which may be related to research or general work will also be needed for this position. The staff will have opportunities to help in the administration of not just the database but also as per directions of the PI.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Setting up a chronic disease database and analysis.

2. To approach patients to invite them to participate in ethics approved clinical research studies, if required.

3. Write and review research papers, present research outcomes and develop collaborations.

4. Contribute to project management and provide guidance to more junior researchers.

5. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Secondary Duties

1. Develop your own portfolio of research work and projects.

2. Working with PI(s) perform research grant administrative matters such as, (not limited to):

a) Supporting PIs with variation & extension requests, working with the ethics committee and submission of claims.

b) Assisting with Annual progress reports, Mid-term and Final review reports.

c) Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the reporting officer/HOD.

Job Requirements :

1. PhD and/or Degree in Nursing / Medicine or related discipline.

2. Minimum 4-5 years of experience in medical research is a plus.

3. Previous experience with setting up a database will be useful.

4. Ability to work independently, and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written.

5. Driven and motivated, with potential to achieve research excellence.

6. Ability to generate experimental results leading to high impact publications.

If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact ‘careers_alexandra@nuhs.edu.sg’ to understand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading.

*Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.

Overview*

Reporting to the Research Fellow in charge of this project, You will be to assist in literature review, IRB submission, coordinate recruitment, data collection in quantitative and qualitative studies, data entry and analysis. You will liaise with the relevant personnel in hospital / National University Polyclinics to ensure smooth running of recruitment and data collection, under the supervision of Research Fellow and Principal Investigator (PI).

Job Responsibilities*

You will be responsible for the following:

1) Subject Recruitment and follow up

• Be involved in subject recruitment, scheduling and data entry. Screen patients based on study eligibility, and communicate the study aims to potential subjects in layman terms.
• Obtain consent taking, administer study questionnaires and follow-up on study participants.
• Work closely with research team, clinicians, clinic staff and other relevant internal departments to ensure research study needs are met.
• Able to work on tight timelines, set sensible targets and achieve research deliverables.

2) Data collection, analysis and manuscript writing

• Conduct qualitative interviews and data analysis.
• Perform data cleaning and quantitative data analysis.
• Responsible for maintaining strict adherence to research protocols i.e., HBRA.
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment, with a strong focus to meet research deliverables and targets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Leadership and accountability to tasks is very desirable.
• Independent and mature. Able to work independently, as well as in a team.
• Meticulous, well-organized and able to multi-task
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment with different groups of stakeholders.
• Bilingual preferred (fluent in Mandarin/Malay/Tamil).
• Willing to travel between the Hospitals and external study sites as part of his / her work.

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA)

Requirements*

• Hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Science/ Public Health/ Social Science; Preferably with some experience in research
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment, with a strong focus to meet research deliverables and targets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Leadership and accountability to tasks is very desirable.
• Independent and mature. Able to work independently, as well as in a team.
• Meticulous, well-organized and able to multi-task
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment with different groups of stakeholders.
• Bilingual preferred (fluent in Mandarin/Malay/Tamil).
• Willing to travel between the Hospitals and external study sites as part of his / her work.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA)

If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact ‘careers_alexandra@nuhs.edu.sg’ to understand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading.

*Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.

Are you an investigative person?

Can you tell a story by looking at numbers?

Do you relish opportunities to share insights with decision makers?

If the answer is “yes” to all 3 questions, send us your application! We would love to meet you. You could be our next star analyst

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients about the nature of the research to be carried out
• Design and manage a research project independently
• Programming of SPSS templates, syntaxes for capturing of data, excel macros
• Creating a data coding frame / coding
• Manage and execute analysis type projects (e.g. when data is provided by client / data-mining in big data)
• Data analysis based on project specifications (e.g. cross-tabulations, custom-tables, pivot tables, significance testing, multivariate analysis, matrix analysis, discriminant analysis, parametric and non-parametric tests etc.)
• Data cleaning and vetting
• Prepare and finalise reports for both qualitative and quantitative in PowerPoint / Word / Excel
• Conduct presentation

Requirements:

• Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree in Business, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics and other relevant disciplines
• Experienced in quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods
• Experienced with using a variety of research techniques to gather relevant information
• Fluency in English and Mandarin to liaise with Mandarin speaking stakeholders
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office and SPSS
• At least 1-2 years of working experience as market researcher or related field
• Has project management experience
• Good communication and presentation skills

Interested applicants, please email your resume with full resume stating qualifications, experience, present and expected salary and contact number.

Overview*

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be involved in a multi-site cohort Human Biomedical Research study. You will be based at outpatient clinics across NUHS, at Alexandra Hospital or National University Polyclinics. You will be primarily responsible for subject recruitment and other research deliverables for the studies. You will work closely with the research team and the Principal Investigator of the study.

Job Responsibilities*

You will be responsible for the following:

1) Subject Recruitment and follow up

• Be involved in subject recruitment, scheduling and data entry. Screen patients based on study eligibility, and communicate the study aims to potential subjects in layman terms.
• Obtain consent taking, administer study questionnaires and follow-up on study participants.
• Work closely with research team, clinicians, clinic staff and other relevant internal departments to ensure research study needs are met.
• Able to work on tight timelines, set sensible targets and achieve research deliverables.

2) Research Documentation / Administrative duties

• Conduct research study activities like patient recruitment, data collection and data management.
• Assist in data collection from electronic health records.
• Set up and maintain study investigator files, including records of consent taken and blood collection.
• Maintain study records in databases such as Redcap and in electronic health record systems.
• Responsible for maintaining strict adherence to research protocols i.e., HBRA.
• Liaise with investigators, clinicians and laboratory team to set up clinical workflows at multiple clinical departments for research recruitment.
• Prepare necessary documentation for audit purposes.
• Coordinate the submission of new IRB applications, study amendments and annual reports.
• Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with hospital policies, ethics requirements and local regulations.
• Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI.

Requirements*

• A diploma or equivalent in qualifications in Science/ Public Health/ Social Science with 2 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor Degree in Science/ Public Health/ Social Science with 2 years relevant experience
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment, with a strong focus to meet research deliverables and targets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Leadership and accountability to tasks is very desirable.
• Independent and mature. Able to work independently, as well as in a team.
• Meticulous, well-organized and able to multi-task
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment with different groups of stakeholders.
• Bilingual preferred (fluent in Mandarin/Malay/Tamil).
• Willing to travel between the Hospitals and external study sites as part of his / her work.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA)

If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact ‘careers_alexandra@nuhs.edu.sg’ to understand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading.

*Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.

Precision Radiation Oncology Programme (PROP). The scope of the projects conducted under the premise of PROP includes 1) early- and late-phase clinical trials; 2) cancer genomics and data science; and 3) translational cancer and radiation biology. For this role, you will be mainly working with the Principal Investigator (PI) and the research teams under Theme 2. The projects involve studying cancer genomics of two main cancers, nasopharyngeal and prostate cancer, and the development of risk stratification models or identification of novel biomarkers for radioresistance. Samples from consented patients will be used for next-generation sequencing and/or microarray to generate “big data” for further analysis by our data scientists. You will be involved in inter-departmental collaborations with oncologists, pathologists, scientists, and local and international collaborators.

You will participate in the following activities:

- Processing and multi-omics molecular profiling of patient samples, including next-generation sequencing, microarray analysis, etc.

- Routinely update and maintain the biobank and database of collected patient samples.

- Assist and guide Intern students in sample processing and experiments.

- Actively engage internal clinical and data science teams as well as external collaborators to ensure alignment with overall research goals.

- Participate in research activities, lab meetings/presentations and audits.

- Maintain inventory and purchase reagents, consumables and equipment when required.

Job Requirements:

- Diploma in Biomedical/Life Sciences, or related fields.

- At least 1 year of research experience in molecular biology is necessary.

- Previous experience in blood sample processing and DNA/RNA extraction.

- Prioritises proper handling, processing and documentation of patient samples; must be comfortable handling blood or tissue samples.

- Strong technical wet lab skills and meticulous in database and biobank management.

- Strong initiative and good communication skills are necessary.

- Responsible and passionate about oncology clinical research.

- Able to work independently and with other team members under pressure and tight deadlines.

The shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interested candidates should send in your curriculum vitae with the full contact information of three referees.

As a clinical research coordinator, you will be actively involved in coordinating clinical trial activities according to the study protocol and in compliance to the ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines and the Health Products (Therapeutic Products) Regulations under the Health Product Act.

You will support and assist the Principal Investigator in the following trial related activities:

• Patient screening and recruitment,
• Monitoring subject’s compliance to their treatment and follow-up,
• Data collection and management including resolving data discrepancies,
• Coordinating the collection of biological specimens,
• Monitoring of adverse events and safety reporting,
• Maintaining and organising of investigator site files, preparation and submissions to the ethics committee and relevant local health authorities,
• Tracking of trial expenditures and timely invoicing.

Requirements:

• Degree in Life Sciences/Nursing
• OR Diploma in Nursing with minimum 6 years working experience as CRC
• 2 years of related working experience will be advantageous
• Excellent time-management and communication skills
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Good grasp of MS Office applications

The Division of Supportive and Palliative Care is conducting research projects to improve health services for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses. The projects aim to develop, evaluate and implement novel models of healthcare service delivery for palliative care.

The research coordinator will perform a variety of activities under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and/or their designate:

• Conduct literature reviews
• Screen and recruit patients/ research participants
• Conduct semi-structured interviews with patients/ research participants
• Attend to the administrative and logistic needs of research projects
• Assess patients for supportive and palliative care needs and manage any identified needs

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science related degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skill, able to interact and manage participants and clinicians at all levels
• Motivated, independent and hardworking individual with a keen interest to learn and gain experience in health services research

You will performs a variety of different activities related to planning, coordinating, and conducting multiple research studies within the overall scope of research projects in the Department of Occupational Therapy. You will function as part of the research team involved in various clinical research projects, supporting Principal Investigators in fulfilling the objectives of their research project, and ensure smooth and efficient conduct of research projects.

Responsibilities:

• Performs administrative and logistic activities related to study planning and implementation
• Assists in data collection, data entry, and data processing
• Supports reporting of results
• Compiles relevant research data and maintains proper documentation
• Maintains research documents according to regulations
• Organises and coordinates meetings in the research team
• Performs other duties as assigned by Principal Investigators or co-investigators in the research team

Requirements:

• Degree in Health Sciences/ Allied Sciences or equivalent
• Preferably with at least 1 year clinical research experience or working experience in a healthcare environment
• Basic proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, STATA)
• Proficient in MS Office software

Cardiovascular disease is the world’s no.1 killer. The Cardiovascular Systems Imaging and Artificial Intelligence (CVS.AI) lab conducts in-depth assessments of cardiovascular disease amongst at-risk populations in Singapore and internationally to uncover new knowledge of complex patterns of cardiovascular disease. We are seeking a highly motivated research team member with an interest in managing global and local projects for cardiovascular medicine and cardiac data. This will involve organising and coordinating large-scale studies and data management. There will be lots of opportunity for collaboration with world-renowned researchers on a national and international level.

You will be part of the CVS.AI team reporting to the Principal Investigator. You will assist the Core Scientific Lead/Principal Investigator to manage and coordinate projects including regulatory submission, grant submission preparation, research collaborations, and are expected to follow up closely on the research projects assigned under your care. You will also help maintain the regulatory files of research projects, including but not limited to grant submission, ethics submission, and ensure the laboratory activities comply with the relevant workplace safety requirements. You are expected to work effectively and collaboratively with team members, statisticians, clinicians, software engineers and machine learners. The selected candidate will be offered employment on 2-year renewable contractual terms.

Requirements:

• BSc in Life Sciences or its equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in clinical, epidemiological, or health services research
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in managing and coordinating local and/or international large-scale studies
• Related experience in general laboratory is preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as a team setting
• Good organisational skills

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Officer to join our team and contribute to our translational projects in autoimmune diseases and cancers. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting experiments involving mice handling, cell culture, and various techniques such as PCR, Western Blot, Luminex, and flow cytometry.

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Handle mice for experiments, including breeding, genotyping, and administering treatments

· Perform cell culture techniques, including maintenance and manipulation of cell lines

· Conduct molecular biology experiments, such as PCR, Western Blot,

· Run Luminex assays and flow cytometry analysis

· Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data

· Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper functioning

· Keep accurate records of experiments and results

· Prepare research reports, presentations, and publications

· Collaborate with team members on research projects

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in a related field (such as Biology, Biochemistry, or Biomedical Sciences)

· Able to handle mice

· Prior experience in cell culture, PCR, Western Blot, Luminex, and flow cytometry will be advantageous

· Strong organizational and time-management skills

· Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment

If you are passionate about scientific research and possess the skills required for this position, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to advance knowledge and make a difference in the field of biomedical research.

Overview*

Alexandra Hospital, a member of the National University Health System (NUHS) cluster, is a historic site providing integrated, holistic care to patients. The hospital is a test bed for innovative care approaches in Singapore and is currently running a diverse portfolio of studies. Alexandra Research Centre for Healthcare In a Virtual Environment (ARCHIVE) is set-up to support the design of innovative experiments in hospital-supported, community-focused, patient-centred virtual care (vCare) models. ARCHIVE’s projects can include research studies, quality improvement projects and clinical trials that incorporate digital technology to ensure the care models are future ready.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute towards new virtual healthcare projects and manage tasks on the evaluation of existing vCare programs in the areas of telemonitoring, telecollaboration, connected ward ecosystem and virtual care centre.

Job Responsibilities*

You will be responsible for the following:

• Successfully manage projects from start-up to completion.
• Study protocol development
• Develop statistical analysis plans and conduct analyses.
• Oversee study compliance to the ethics requirements and local regulations
• Supervision of quantitative and/or qualitative analysis
• Development of scientific papers and the dissemination of the study findings
• Preparation of proposals for new grants
• Conduct literature reviews, including systematic reviews.
• Mentoring junior staff
• Engage with healthcare professionals and collaborators to support research activities.

Requirements*

• PH.D. in Public Health or Health Services Research
• Proven track record in clinical/public health/health services research, with outstanding management abilities and a demonstrated track record of leadership.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experiences
• Strong acumen with in-depth understanding of quantitative and ideally qualitative research methodologies.
• Proficient in use of standard statistical or qualitative software e.g. STATA, SPSS, NVivo.
• Good scientific writing skills as demonstrated by track records of publications in international peer-reviewed journals
• Able to drive research projects from design, implementation to deployment
• Project management capabilities and experience in driving a cohesive research team and cross teaming environment
• Possess confidence to resonate with clinician investigators and research collaborators – internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines
• Good analytical and organization skills
• Excellent communication, problem solving, presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skill

If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact ‘careers_alexandra@nuhs.edu.sg’ to understand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading.

*Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.

Ageing is the key risk factor for heart disease in our older population. The study of ageing in heart disease encompasses the whole spectrum across research to clinical domains. The team at National Heart Centre Singapore and National Heart Research Institute Singapore strives to align research activities according to goals of Singapore’s biomedical and healthcare initiatives. This will include preventive and clinical translational strategies with direct impact on population and clinical patients.

We are seeking motivated individual to support our team’s work in heart ageing. The candidate’s involvement will include organising and conducting research studies under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designate. Scholarly work such as writing and reviewing research papers and presentation of research outcomes are expected. Opportunities to conceptualise independent research projects for career growth will be encouraged. Team-players are preferred as there will be opportunities to guide and mentor students and research assistants.

Requirements:

• MSc or BSc comparable qualifications with relevant research experience
• Good organisational skills
• A strong team player