Job Description
The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant for work in the Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, for the study “From Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis to Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Investigating Familial Risks, Molecular Mechanisms for Biomarker Development and Therapeutic Insights”. Our research laboratory actively interrogates liver diseases, primarily Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and its progression to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We conduct clinical research involving patient cohorts, as well as cutting-edge wet- and dry-lab work to identify biomarkers, develop novel therapeutics, and design cost-effective care pathways. Our team is internationally recognized and well published in this field, and collaborates closely with local and overseas partners, industry, and multiple clinical trial networks. Appointments will be made on a 1‑year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.
Purpose of the post
The Research Assistant (RA) will be responsible for, and work closely with the Principal Investigator and study team members to ensure the successful and timely completion of multiple grant projects. The RA’s principal role is to provide integrated research, clinical, coordination, and administrative support, including serving as study coordinator and primary liaison with collaborators who perform molecular analysis including single-cell and spatial experiments for the project.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Assistant will liaise with relevant personnel in the hospital, university, and collaborating laboratories to streamline recruitment, biospecimen flow, and data collection, and will be accountable to the Principal Investigator (PI). The RA is expected to:
- Oversee the general management and day-to-day coordination of the multiple projects across sites.
- Provide administrative and secretarial support, including organizing regular investigator and collaborator meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and maintaining clear communication with research team members, external laboratories, and industry partners (if any).
- Assist with ethics and grant applications, renewals, safety documents, and ongoing regulatory and grant administration.
- Undertake day-to-day running of the project at the study site(s), including collaboration with clinical teams, recruitment and consent of subjects, conducting study procedures according to protocol, and data collection at hospitals and, where applicable, participants' homes.
- Study coordinator duties:
a. Plan, organize and coordinate the workflow of study projects to ensure compliance with study protocols and timelines.
b. Recruit, screen and consent participants, and track enrolment targets.
c. Perform study activities as required by protocol and coordinate patients' schedules, study visits and investigations.
d. Maintain proper study documentation for all study-related activities according to regulatory and institutional standards (e.g. case report forms, source documents, drug/accountability logs where applicable, and regulatory binders/investigator site files).
e. Prepare for and participate in monitoring visits and quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, institutional units, or regulatory bodies.
f. Coordinate biological sample collection, labelling, processing, storage and shipment according to study requirements and biosafety guidelines.
- Project and collaborator coordination duties:
a. Serve as operational contact for external collaborators and core facilities performing single-cell, spatial transcriptomics and other advanced assays, including arranging sample transfers, tracking sample and data status, and resolving logistical issues.
b. Maintain up-to-date tracking logs for specimens, sequencing/spatial runs, data deliveries and analysis milestones, and proactively flag delays or issues to the PI.
c. Facilitate data and material transfer research agreements, ensure adherence to institutional policies, agreed timelines and deliverables, and support integration of experimental outputs into the project database.
- Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct, confidentiality, and record keeping in accordance with institutional policies and good clinical practice.
- Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI.
Qualifications
The applicant should:
- Have a first degree with good results or hold a bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing or other related disciplines.
- be able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail.
- Any experience with ethics and research administration will be an advantage.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to name at email mdcnhj@nus.edu.sg or daniel_huang@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 two (2) 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 : Medicine
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 31666
