Clinical Research Coordinator Position at National University Hospital | Apply Now
A rare chance has emerged at the National University Hospital in Singapore for a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Division of Neurosurgery. This role involves conducting recruitment and data collection for innovative neuromodulation research, catering to patients with neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases.
- Position: Clinical Research Coordinator, Neurosurgery
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
About National University Hospital
National University Hospital (NUH) is a leading healthcare institution in Singapore, known for its commitment to providing high-quality medical care and advancing medical research. The hospital operates under the National University Health System and plays a pivotal role in education, research, and patient care, particularly in specialized fields such as neurosurgery.
Clinical Research Coordinator Job Description
The Clinical Research Coordinator will manage all aspects of clinical research studies, including ethics applications, grant management, subject recruitment, and data collection. This position is crucial for advancing neuromodulation research through effective coordination and collaboration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Diploma/degree or equivalent in qualifications in Science, Life Sciences. 1-2 years of Clinical Research Coordinator experience in a hospital setting is desirable.
Required Skills
- Fast learner who adapts quickly and takes initiative to solve problems.
- Responsible, able to work independently and collaborate as part of a team player.
- Demonstrates leadership, accountability, and ownership of tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Able to manage multiple projects with excellent project management skills and to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Good written and communication skills.
- Proficiency in other languages (Mandarin/Malay/Tamil) and/or Chinese dialects will be an added advantage.
- Meticulous attention to detail and documentation practices.
- Familiar with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA).
Clinical Research Coordinator – Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage all aspects of clinical research studies from ethics application, grant management, site initiation, subject recruitment, data collection, to study close-out.
- Identify, recruit, and screen potential study subjects based on protocol criteria.
- Administer informed consent to enrolled subjects.
- Schedule study visits and procedures, providing reminders to ensure subject retention.
- Ensure proper collection, management and storage of research data and biological samples.
- Set up and maintain study investigator files, including records of consent taken and blood collection.
- Maintain and update screening log & enrolment logs.
- Conduct neuromodulation intervention procedures, including but not limited to operating equipment for transcranial magnetic stimulation.
- Ensure patients’ compliance to neuromodulation trial procedure.
- Assist Principal Investigator with preparation of documents for ethics submissions and renewals.
- Work cross-functionally with medical, research, and operations teams involved in the study.
- Liaise with the relevant departments for logistic and finances-related matters.
- Prepare necessary documentation for audit purposes.
- Complete Case Report Forms (CRFs).
- Perform administrative duties and ad-hoc project as assigned by the Principal Investigator/Manager.
The opportunity at National University Hospital for the Clinical Research Coordinator position is an excellent chance for qualified candidates to contribute to significant research in neuromodulation. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the deadline to be part of this impactful work.
