Research Asst

-Family Group: Allied Health

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking a Research Technologist (Ultrasound technician/Sonographer), who will be the key player in CHI’s game-changing mission in tomorrow’s healthcare. You will be an integral member of the team spear heading one of the Ng Teng Feng (NTF) Healthcare Innovation Programme (HIP) Strategic Research Programmes (SRP) - Personalised Cardiometabolic Risk Management: Predict to Prevent (P2P) which aims to perform patient-centred early risk characterisation; develop effective and efficient methods to measure the status of vascular health; and optimise therapeutic strategies to prevent disease and maintain vascular health.
The Research Technologist (Ultrasound technician/Sonographer) provides assistance to the Programme Director and Thrust Leaders for the conduct and implementation of all aspects of clinical research under the Ng Teng Feng (NTF) Healthcare Innovation Programme (HIP) Strategic Research Programme (SRP).

The role involves (but is not limited) to the following:

- Being responsible for the general, daily running of the research project undertaken by the thrust leaders in the NTF HIP SRP.
- Perform ocular imaging using novel imaging modalities such as the wide field optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) and/or- Perform vascular ultrasound/pressure studies.- Generate reports on the findings of the above investigations.- Assess and give suggestions to improve digital image/readings quality.- Keep inventory of digital imaging/readings supplies.
- Protocol development
- Regular quality checks- Maintenance of the various devices
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation / records of study and investigator files.
- Ensure proper archiving of medical records and study documents at study end. Participate in all regulatory inspections.
- Contribute to the production of research reports and/or publications.
- Liaise with research colleagues and support staff internally as appropriate to the research and to develop appropriate external contacts and networks relevant to the project and to future funding opportunities.
- Assist in coordinating and organising of meetings, seminars, lectures, talks and workshops and to attend and contribute to relevant meetings.
- Ensure that responsibilities identified within internal processes such as Health and Safety guidelines, the study protocol, ICH and Singapore Guideline of Good Clinical Practice and TTSH and CRU quality procedures and work instructions etc. are robustly met. This would include all procedures required in the screening and follow-up activities.

**Requirements**:
EDUCATION
Diploma /degree in Sonography or Medical imaging science will be preferred. Others that can be considered: Medical Technology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science; Relevant Diploma / Degree in or Nursing. Preferably state registered or enrolled nurse.

PREREQUISITES
- Have an interest in vascular based imaging and imaging for research with quality assurance.
- Excellent trouble shooting, organization skills, and problem solving skills are also required as well as the ability to work in a team environment. Be team-oriented.
- Highly motivated, reliable and creative. Possess the ability to work independently and effectively with research details. Willing to learn new things.
- 1 year of relevant experience in ultrasound and/or ophthalmic imaging would be advantageous. Training will be provided.
- Have strong organizational and effective communication skills.
- Self-motivated and pro-active attitude.