Research Assistant - 1 year contract, Renewable

To be responsible for the project management and coordination of assigned research projects in NHGP, in accordance with the study protocol and applicable regulatory / ethical / institutional requirements. Where required, to participate in the evaluation of research results.

Project management

• Assist PI in managing applicable grant funding, regulatory and IRB approvals, for the assigned projects, including corresponding with the granting body/ regulatory authority/ IRB.
• Manage approved study budget, where applicable, including tracking the utilization of budget.
• Oversee coordination of studies with multiple sites, where applicable.
• Assist to monitor progress of study and coordinate regular reviews with the study team and CRU.
• Assist PI in preparation of study-related presentations/materials.
• Participate in the evaluation of research results where required.

Coordinate conduct of study

• Perform screening activities according to protocol eligibility criteria and assist in recruitment.
• Schedule study visits and ensure visit schedules are adhered to. Follow up and monitor participants in accordance with study protocol.
• Be cognizant of current regulatory, ethical and institutional requirements, and perform delegated protocol-specific activities according to the guidelines.
• Monitor and report all adverse/ unanticipated events and abnormalities/ protocol deviations to the Principal Investigator and CRU. Ensure these events are reported accordingly to granting body, regulatory authority and IRB as applicable.
• Maintain research data integrity and appropriate study documentation.
• Work closely with research team for smooth coordination of research projects. Meet with the Principal Investigator/ research team members to discuss the conduct of the study and review study data.