Job Description

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine invites applications for:

Research Assistant in the lab of Associate Professor Nagaendran Kandiah

The Dementia Research Centre (Singapore) [DRCS], a recent establishment of the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) was set up to pioneer cutting-edge research initiatives, to enhance understanding of cognitive impairment and dementia spectrum disorders, clinically. DRCS is a multi-study research centre focusing on the pathobiology of Asian Dementia and models of care for cognitive disorders. DRCS is helmed by Associate Professor Nagaendran Kandiah, an internationally renowned clinician scientist in the field of dementia.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Research Assistant/Clinical Research Coordinator to join our Clinical Trials Unit. The incumbent will play a key role in administering and coordinating clinical trials at DRCS to ensure all milestones and deliverables are met.

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Provide research support service for clinical trials/research in accordance to ICH-GCP and NTU IRB requirements

Independently responsible for administration of clinical trials as assigned by Principal Investigator (PI)

Assist DRCS in the submission process for IRB and HSA

Manage the day-to-day activities of the clinical trials including, but not limited to - patient appointment scheduling, performance of intervention, data collection, entry and analyses, problem solving, communication with internal and external stakeholders, and protocol management

Performs root cause analyses and implements preventative and corrective action when needed

Oversee recruitment and follow-up of patients

Supports and/or leads audit/inspection activities as needed

Budget and financial management

Attend and/or present at relevant research meetings or conferences

Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Psychology, Nursing or other Allied Health

Possess 2 years of clinical trial experience in Singapore

Familiar with HBRA, HSA, IRB, DSRB and ICH-GCP process

Competent in large data management and statistical analyses

Phlebotomy skills will be positively valued

Competencies valued:

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Meticulous, detail oriented, and well-organized

Able to work cohesively with a large multidisciplinary team

Good problem-solving skills

Capable of managing complex issues and works in a solution-oriented manner

Hiring Institution: LKC

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