Research Assistant [LKCMedicine]

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School’s primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.

We are seeking a Research Assistant to join our research team to facilitate and support the research activities, which focus on advancing understanding of ageing patterns in Asian populations and their potential mechanisms with disease. The candidate will provide comprehensive support to the Principal Investigator and research team by overseeing the day-to-day coordination and execution of research projects. The candidate will support scientific project planning, research operations administrative coordination, and collaboration with internal and external collaborators to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately and on schedule.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor the research projects, including timelines, milestones, deliverables and supporting documentation
• Track project progress and identify delays or operational issues, following up with relevant team members to ensure timely resolution
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project, research and laboratory records to support grant reporting, audits and compliance requirements
• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, including management of equipment, research materials, samples, procurement and inventory
• Coordinate meetings, including preparation of agendas and minutes, consolidation of project updates and follow up on action items
• Ensure compliance with institutional requirements, research agreement and governance, laboratory safety standards and relevant ethical approvals

Required educational qualification, experience, skills and competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or related fields. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Experience in research project coordination, laboratory management or research administration would be advantageous
• Good organisational and documentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Able to work independently and as a team player