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Research Asst

Institution:  Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Family Group:  Allied Health

 The Research assistant will support the principal investigators of clinical research studies by facilitating study matters to ensure proper conduct and implementation of all research activities according to protocol requirements, IRB and MOH biosafety guidelines.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SPECIFIC

  1. Ensure that all study practices and procedures (e.g., screening, recruitment, quarantine, follow-up, specimen taking, data entry) are conducted in accordance with the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice, MOH Biosafety, other applicable regulatory / ethical requirements, standard operating procedures, and hospital policies.
  2. Ensure timely submission of required documents to the Institutional Review Board.
  3. Ensure accurate and complete source documentation, subject logs, subject transport reimbursement logs, and all other pertinent research documents and ensure that they are audit compliant.
  4. Liaise with relevant internal and external agencies to ensure successful implementation of clinical studies.
  5. Prepare for site visits, audits, etc. by ensuring that all study files are complete and up to date.
  6. Proper handling and processing of biological specimens
  7. Ensure safety of participants and report any adverse events to principal investigator promptly

 

GENERAL

  1. Participate in other duties as directed by principal investigator, including work areas not mentioned here.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

  1. Degree in Nursing, Biomedical Sciences or related discipline; preferably degree with at least 1-3 years’ relevant experience
  2. Nursing registration with Singapore Nursing Board an advantage

 

EXPERIENCE

  1. Ability to perform phlebotomy preferred
  2. Proficiency in MS Office applications
  3. Hands on experience with inpatient and/or clinic work processes preferred
  4. Excellent oral and written communication skills
  5. Good interpersonal and communication skills
  6. Ability to speak local languages (e.g. Malay, Mandarin, Chinese dialects) is preferred
  7. Strong initiative and drive in a fast-paced setting 

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