Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Assistant (Quality Assurance (QA) Executive) in the Clinical Imaging Research Centre (CIRC), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. CIRC is a dedicated molecular imaging research centre. It is equipped with on-site capability for the preparation of PET radiopharmaceuticals in a state-of-the-art GMP-certified facility. CIRC is positioned to support both academic and commercially led clinical research programs, with dedicated clinical imaging facilities area advanced modalities of PET-CT and PET-MRI. For more details on what we do, do visit https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/circ/. Appointments will be made on a two-years contract basis with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

This role provides QA support across document control, batch record management, training records, supplier documentation, audits, and quality system activities. Responsibilities include maintaining quality registers, tracking due dates and CAPA actions, supporting Bizzmine eQMS document control, checking Batch Manufacturing Records for completeness, and assisting with QA reporting and trending. Also supports GMP training, supplier qualification records, inspection readiness, and maintenance of key controlled documents. In addition, the role contributes to QA improvement work and is being trained to support investigational radiopharmaceutical release as an Authorised Person under supervision.

Main duties and responsibilities

The QA Executive will be able to:

1. Provide OMS Support – maintain and update registers
2. Assist in document management & eQMS (Bizzmine)
3. Support Batch Record (BMR) & QA Operations
4. Assist, arrange & support training and filing of training records, especially the annual GMP training
5. Assist & support in maintaining supplier and material documentation
6. Assist & support during audit & inspection period
7. Assist in QA related improvement projects and digital quality system activities
8. To take up the role of Authorised Person for the release of investigational radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with PIC/S GMP (Under supervision)

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. Have a minimum of bachelor’s degree (Honours) or higher in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Life Sciences or related discipline;
2. Previous experience working in a PET radiochemistry facility is highly desirable. 
3. Typically, 1-3 years of relevant experience in QA/QC/QMS in a regulated environment (GMP/PIC/S GMP experience is strongly preferred). 
4. Excellent understanding of radiochemical and radiopharmaceutical processes, including material flows, quality controls, and critical parameters in GMP environments. 
5. Strong organizational and project planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a regulated environment. 
6. Working knowledge of GMP principles and their application to equipment qualification, maintenance, and facility operations. 
7. Understanding of radiation safety principles and engineered controls for radioactive materials. 
8. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving across scientific, quality, and engineering disciplines. 
9. Working knowledge of PIC/S GMP and good documentation practices (GDP). 
10. Strong coordination skills; able to follow up across teams and manage multiple deadlines. 
11. Comfortable working with digital systems (experience with eQMS is advantageous). 
12. Clear written communication, with strong attention to detail and integrity in a GMP environment 
13. Need to be adaptable and flexible to perform required tasks beyond the job description 
14. Willing to accept exposure of low radiation levels (radiopharmaceutical manufacturing) & enter clean room/rotational function.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Ms Emmalyn Chan Mei Mei at emma.chan@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.