Research Assistant

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Purpose:

To participate in screening and recruitment of potential patients as according to research protocol.

To provide administrative support for research in the day to day operations of research studies.

To participate in collection of samples and data for research studies for publications, external collaboration and grant funding.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate research related activities and projects in the department according to Good Clinical Practice guidelines and standard operating procedures in compliance with HBRA, other applicable regulatory and ethical requirements as well as hospital policies if applicable.
• Assist with studies being undertaken by the Principal Investigator (as either the lead or collaborator), including studies on pregnancy health using placenta, cord tissue, cord/maternal blood and urine, fetal membranes, uterine biopsies, and questionnaire data, on maternal metabolic or mental health and others.
• Carry out administrative duties including procurement of study needs, expense tracking and payment processing, collation of data, recording of inventory, coordination of meetings and travel arrangements, and other administrative duties.
• Liaise with Principal Investigator and other investigators on participant recruitment, conduct of study visits, data and sample collection.
• Coordinating with the laboratory team and clinical team for collection of samples.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of clinical trial files and electronic case report forms (including source documentation), and assist with audits and study reports.

Qualifications

• Those with no experience are welcomed to apply but candidates with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience would be preferred.
• Degree holder in science-related field, nursing or equivalent
• Good understanding of GCP, familiarity with research-based principles
• Good written and communication skills. Ability to speak other languages and common dialects will be an added advantage.
• Able to work meticulously, efficiently, independently and as a team player
• Possess strong work ethic

Job Specific Technical Requirements (if any):

Computer proficiency is essential – MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel

Interested parties please contact Lai Xin Hui Serene at xinhui@nus.edu.sg

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 17225

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