Research Assistant (Paediatrics - Allergy & Immunology)

Job Description

The Division of Allergy & Immunology at the Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS is looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates with a keen interest in clinical translational research in allergic disease to join our team as a Research Assistant. We run large cohort studies, observational studies and clinical trials in Paediatric Allergy and Immunology to understand the risk factors behind childhood allergic diseases and to develop therapeutic strategies.

Appointments will be made on an annual contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The Research Assistant (RA) will be responsible to, and collaborate with, the Principal Investigator and study team members to conduct various research projects in the field of Paediatric Allergy & Immunology to ensure the successful completion of study measures in a timely manner to achieve high quality and impactful deliverables. The RA’s principal role will be to work in general practices such as subject recruitment, subject follow-ups, sample collection and processing, data collection and processes, data entry and analysis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will be involved in conducting research visits and study procedures and will be accountable to the Principal Investigator (PI) and Project Lead.

The RA will :

1. Assist with Subject recruitment, study visits, perform study procedures and collection of data sets and to adhere strictly to approved Study protocol, Good Clinical Practice and other applicable regulatory bodies;
2. Assist with sample processing, storage and analysis;
3. Assist with drafting ethics study status reports, study amendments and non-compliance reports;
4. Assist with grant status reports and preparation of study progress slides during regular meetings with Co-Is and Collaborators;

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist with consolidation of data, data cleaning and data analysis;
2. Conduct literature review, manuscript preparation and administrative aspects in relation to grant write up and submissions;
3. Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures;
4. Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI and/or Project Lead.

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. Have a Bachelors in Biomedical science, Allied Health or related field;
2. Have Basic Laboratory skills e.g pipetting, centrifugation
3. Be able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail, self-motivated with initiative;
4. Have outstanding organizational skills and interpersonal skills;
5. Have basic computer literacy to applications such as MS office (Word, Excel) PowerPoint and Adobe;
6. Have experiences in the conduct of clinical studies, performing skin prick test, data and sample collection will be advantageous

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Alicia Kang, at paekyha@nus.edu.sg.

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees to this job portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Paediatrics

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 23219