A*STAR

Manager, Research Office

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 16 hours ago

About the role

AI summarised

The Manager, Research Office provides secretariat support for A*STAR IRB and national advisory committees, handling meeting coordination, documentation, regulatory liaison, and outreach while ensuring research compliance.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as secretariat to support A*STAR Institutional Review Board (IRB) and National Advisory Committees such as the Genetic Modification Advisory Committee (GMAC) and the National Advisory Committee for Laboratory Animal Research (NACLAR).
  • Provide end-to-end secretariat support to IRB, GMAC, and NACLAR, including coordination of meetings, preparation of papers and minutes, and processing of appointments and honoraria.
  • Facilitate acknowledgement, tracking, review and endorsing approvals of GMO-related research and commercial release applications and maintaining official records.
  • Conduct literature reviews and horizon scanning on emerging GM technologies and international regulatory developments.

Requirements

  • Minimally a university degree with a good knowledge of STEM discipline
  • Minimally 3 years of experience in research or research administration
  • Relevant background in reviewing and / or preparing IRB / IACUC / GMAC applications and project management is preferred
  • Familiarity with HBRA is preferred