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Job Purpose

The Research Fellow / Research Engineer (with focus on MedTech / HealthTech Engineering) will support applied research and innovation in community and allied health by translating clinical and operational needs into engineering requirements, prototypes, technical evaluations, deployment support and evidence reports. The role focuses on hands-on medtech / healthtech engineering, project coordination and implementation support for healthcare projects.

This role is focused on MedTech / HealthTech Engineering. The candidate should have good project-management discipline and experience coordinating engineering, prototyping, testing or implementation workstreams with clear outcomes delivered. The Research Fellow / Research Engineer will support academic staff and project leads, and contribute his/her assigned share to team-level KPI targets through practical engineering and deployment outputs.

Key Responsibilities

Applied Research & Development

• Translate clinical needs assessment and workflow analysis into engineering requirements for organisational innovation transition, focusing on but not limited to community and aged care settings, nursing homes, hospitals, home-based care and palliative care settings.
• Develop medtech / healthtech solution concepts, technical specifications and prototype roadmaps for organisational transition, focusing on but not limited to long-term bedridden patient care, caregiver workload reduction, care automation and assistive technologies.
• Develop and execute healthcare innovation projects by supporting design, prototyping, testing, technical evaluation, data collection and implementation for Proof of Concept (POC) and deployment in community-care or healthcare settings.

Industry Collaboration

• Support collaborations with industry and healthcare partners to understand technical problem statements, user requirements, operating constraints and integration needs, and contribute to practical engineering solution development.
• Assist in project scoping by gathering engineering, technical, integration and validation inputs, and by identifying relevant capabilities within the ecosystem (IHLs, research centres, industry partners).
• Participate in industry meetings, discussions, and project engagements.

Project Execution & Support

• Assist Professional Officers, faculty and project leads in planning, coordinating and executing assigned medtech / healthtech engineering workstreams, including timeline tracking, documentation and follow-up on deliverables linked to the committed KPI areas: service volume, innovation initiatives, value capture, manpower training and ecosystem establishment.
• Generate technical reports, presentations, design notes, prototype records, test plans, validation summaries, deployment trackers and evidence documentation on the development, validation, deployment and value capture of healthcare solutions and applications.
• Contribute to grant proposals and project submissions where required.
• Track project progress and maintain proper documentation of milestones, deliverables, risks/issues, partner inputs, funding status and measurable outcomes for assigned projects.
• Support the IaaS Center for Community and Allied Health Innovation in achieving team-level KPI outcomes through assigned engineering, technical documentation and project support tasks.
• Contribute to assigned analytics workstreams and projects, including data analytics projects and digital dashboard development for industry partners, hospitals, aged care homes, and non-profit organisations, encompassing proposal development, partner engagement, analytics scoping, and project documentation.
• Coordinate assigned workstreams within the team's innovation portfolio, supporting the delivery and deployment of new or improved products, processes, and services to healthcare and community organisations, while monitoring implementation, adoption, and analytics evidence to support value-capture documentation.
• Support training, demonstration, and workshop delivery for company employees and healthcare professionals, contributing to the team's capability-building and knowledge-transfer goals.
• Role-specific skill focus — MedTech / HealthTech Engineering: translate user and clinical needs into engineering requirements; support design, prototyping, testing, validation, integration and deployment; prepare technical documentation and evidence for KPI and project-outcome reporting, including outreach to companies and/or healthcare providers; and translate engineering findings into practical recommendations for Professional Officers, faculty, project leads and healthcare partners.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience OR Master's degree with 2+ years experience in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, HealthTech, MedTech, Product Development, Clinical Engineering or related disciplines with relevant experience in engineering, prototyping, product development or healthcare innovation related work.
• Strong knowledge and experience in clinical workflows, particularly in hospitals, nursing homes, home-based care, palliative care settings and other community care settings.
• Hands-on experience in clinical validation studies, including patient needs assessment and usability testing, is highly advantageous.
• Possess understanding of healthcare innovation concepts (e.g., medtech / healthtech development, prototyping, care automation, commercialisation, health economics and value capture).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful, meticulous and problem-solving attitude.
• Experience supporting or coordinating industry or applied research projects, preferably involving medtech / healthtech engineering, biomedical devices, assistive technologies, digital health, care automation, clinical workflow optimisation or healthcare innovation solutions.
• Ability to document project outputs, implementation progress, stakeholder benefits and other measurable outcomes for assigned work.
• Experience supporting project proposals, funded projects or partner engagements will be advantageous.
• For this MedTech / HealthTech Engineering role, relevant experience in engineering design, prototyping, testing, technical validation, product development, system integration, biomedical devices, assistive technologies, sensors, digital health solutions or equivalent engineering methods is required.
• All Research Fellow / Research Engineer must possess project-management skills and experience managing or coordinating projects/workstreams with good outcomes delivered, including scope, timeline, stakeholder coordination, risk/issue tracking and documentation.

Key Competencies

• Possess understanding of healthcare challenges faced by industries locally and globally, particularly in the community and aged care sectors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate effectively with industry partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and multidisciplinary environment.
• Proactive approach to continuous learning and development in the healthcare innovation field.
• Proficient in technical writing and presentation.
• Possess good analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Shows good initiative and takes ownership of work undertaken.
• Project management skills, including planning and execution of medtech / healthtech engineering and implementation projects.
• Project-management discipline to support assigned workstreams, monitor timelines and dependencies, escalate risks, and complete agreed tasks that contribute to team targets.
• Outcome orientation, with ability to document project outputs, stakeholder benefits, implementation progress and individual contribution within a team-based delivery model.
• Capability in medtech / healthtech engineering, including requirements translation, prototyping, testing, validation, integration, technical troubleshooting and preparation of concise reports.
• Ability to coordinate stakeholders, monitor timelines and risks/issues, and deliver assigned project outcomes with clear documentation.
• Ability to work as part of a coordinated delivery team, with clear documentation of assigned engineering outputs, validation evidence and project outcomes toward the overall KPI commitments.

Job Purpose

The Research Fellow / Research Engineer (with focus on Healthcare Design and Business) will support applied research and innovation in community and allied health by translating health-related workflow needs, user insights and business requirements into practical service-design outputs, implementation plans, value propositions and evidence reports. The role focuses on healthcare design, business scoping, project coordination and implementation support for healthcare projects.

This role is focused on Healthcare Design and Business. The candidate should have a deep understanding of health-related workflows and experience coordinating project implementation with clear outcomes delivered. The Research Fellow / Research Engineer will support academic staff and project leads, and contribute his/her assigned share to team-level KPI targets through practical design, business and implementation outputs.

Key Responsibilities

Applied Research & Development

• Perform clinical needs assessment, user research, service-journey mapping and workflow analysis for organisational innovation transition, focusing on but not limited to community and aged care settings, nursing homes, hospitals, home-based care and palliative care settings.
• Develop healthcare service-design concepts, business requirements and implementation roadmaps for organisational transition, focusing on but not limited to caregiver workload reduction, care-process redesign, adoption planning and care automation support.
• Support healthcare innovation projects by coordinating user feedback, pilot planning, implementation activities, data collection and outcome documentation for Proof of Concept (POC) and deployment in community-care or healthcare settings.

Industry Collaboration

• Support collaborations with industry and healthcare partners to understand workflow pain points, user needs, business requirements and implementation constraints, and contribute to practical solution development.
• Assist in project scoping by gathering workflow, design, business and implementation inputs, and by identifying relevant capabilities within the ecosystem (IHLs, research centres, industry partners).
• Participate in industry meetings, discussions, and project engagements.

Project Execution & Support

• Assist Professional Officers, faculty and project leads in planning, coordinating and executing assigned healthcare design, business and implementation workstreams, including timeline tracking, documentation and follow-up on deliverables linked to the committed KPI areas: service volume, innovation initiatives, value capture, manpower training and ecosystem establishment.
• Generate project reports, presentations, service maps, user-journey documentation, business-case inputs, implementation trackers and evidence documentation on the development, validation, deployment and value capture of healthcare solutions and applications.
• Contribute to grant proposals and project submissions where required.
• Track project progress and maintain proper documentation of milestones, deliverables, risks/issues, partner inputs, funding status and measurable outcomes for assigned projects.
• Support the IaaS Center for Community and Allied Health Innovation in achieving team-level KPI outcomes through assigned design, business, implementation documentation and project support tasks.
• Contribute to assigned analytics workstreams and projects, including data analytics projects and digital dashboard development for industry partners, hospitals, aged care homes, and non-profit organisations, encompassing proposal development, partner engagement, analytics scoping, and project documentation.
• Coordinate assigned workstreams within the team's innovation portfolio, supporting the delivery and deployment of new or improved products, processes, and services to healthcare and community organisations, while monitoring implementation, adoption, and analytics evidence to support value-capture documentation.
• Support training, demonstration, and workshop delivery for company employees and healthcare professionals, contributing to the team's capability-building and knowledge-transfer goals.
• Role-specific skill focus — Healthcare Design and Business: conduct user and workflow research; prepare service maps, implementation plans, business-case inputs and value-capture documentation; support evidence for KPI and project-outcome reporting, including outreach to companies and/or healthcare providers; and translate workflow and business insights into practical recommendations for Professional Officers, faculty, project leads and healthcare partners.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience OR Master's degree with 2+ years experience in Health Sciences, Nursing, Healthcare Management, Design, Business, Service Design, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Research or related disciplines with relevant experience in healthcare design, business scoping, project implementation or healthcare innovation related work.
• Strong knowledge and experience in clinical workflows, particularly in hospitals, nursing homes, home-based care, palliative care settings and other community care settings.
• Hands-on experience in clinical validation studies, including patient needs assessment and usability testing, is highly advantageous.
• Possess understanding of healthcare innovation concepts (e.g., service design, business model development, commercialisation, care automation, health economics and value capture).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful, meticulous and problem-solving attitude.
• Experience supporting or coordinating industry or applied research projects, preferably involving healthcare design, service redesign, business scoping, community care, aged care, allied health, digital health, clinical workflow optimisation or healthcare innovation solutions.
• Ability to document project outputs, implementation progress, stakeholder benefits and other measurable outcomes for assigned work.
• Experience supporting project proposals, funded projects or partner engagements will be advantageous.
• For this Healthcare Design and Business role, relevant experience in health-related workflow analysis, user research, service design, business scoping, implementation planning, stakeholder engagement, value proposition development, benefits tracking or equivalent design/business methods is required.
• All Research Fellow / Research Engineer must possess project-management skills and experience managing or coordinating projects/workstreams with good outcomes delivered, including scope, timeline, stakeholder coordination, risk/issue tracking and documentation.

Key Competencies

• Possess understanding of healthcare challenges faced by industries locally and globally, particularly in the community and aged care sectors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate effectively with industry partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and multidisciplinary environment.
• Proactive approach to continuous learning and development in the healthcare innovation field.
• Proficient in technical writing and presentation.
• Possess good analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Shows good initiative and takes ownership of work undertaken.
• Project management skills, including planning and execution of healthcare design, business and implementation projects.
• Project-management discipline to support assigned workstreams, monitor timelines and dependencies, escalate risks, and complete agreed tasks that contribute to team targets.
• Outcome orientation, with ability to document project outputs, stakeholder benefits, implementation progress and individual contribution within a team-based delivery model.
• Capability in healthcare design and business, including workflow analysis, user research, service mapping, business scoping, implementation planning, benefits tracking and preparation of concise reports.
• Ability to coordinate stakeholders, monitor timelines and risks/issues, and deliver assigned project outcomes with clear documentation.
• Ability to work as part of a coordinated delivery team, with clear documentation of assigned design, business, implementation and project outcomes toward the overall KPI commitments.

Job Purpose

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the implementation, testing, and validation of the high-frequency ultrasound research platform through experimental setup, data acquisition, software development, and day-to-day technical execution of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, and testing of signal processing and imaging algorithms for high-frequency ultrasound structural and functional imaging.
• Support experimental setup, data collection, phantom preparation, system calibration, and routine operation of imaging hardware and associated measurement equipment.
• Conduct bench top and phantom experiments according to defined protocols, and assist in organizing, processing, and documenting experimental data.
• Develop and maintain software scripts, processing pipelines, and visualization tools for imaging experiments and performance evaluation.
• Support system integration activities involving sensors, data acquisition hardware, software interfaces, and computational workflows.
• Help prepare technical documentation, reports, figures, and datasets needed for project reviews, publications, and presentations.
• Maintain laboratory records, inventory, and equipment logs, and support procurement, setup, and troubleshooting of components and consumables.
• Assist in training and supporting students or project users in the use of the developed systems and software.
• Perform other project-related technical duties assigned by the Principal Investigator or senior research staff.

Job Requirements

• MTech, MSc, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Technology, Instrumentation, Computer Engineering, Signal Processing, or a related field.
• Good knowledge of signal processing, imaging, electronics, instrumentation, or medical device-related development.
• Hands-on experience in programming, preferably in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar environments.
• Experience in experimental work, data collection, and system troubleshooting is desirable.
• Familiarity with ultrasound imaging, biomedical instrumentation, image processing, or machine learning is desirable.
• Ability to follow technical protocols accurately and to maintain clear documentation of work performed.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and under the guidance of senior researchers.

Key Competencies

• Technical aptitude and practical problem-solving ability.
• Good programming and data handling skills.
• Careful and systematic approach to experiments, testing, and documentation.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data quality and reproducibility.
• Willingness to learn new technical skills and adapt to evolving project needs.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and support multiple concurrent project activities. 

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.

We are seeking a motivated Research Engineer to join our team at a newly established Research Centre in Animal Feed, a facility dedicated to aquaculture and animal feed research, production, and capability development. The role is responsible for the reliable, safe, and efficient execution of feed research and production activities, and serves as a key enabler of service delivery, project execution, and capability transfer for the Centre.

You will support the day-to-day running of feed production, testing, and development activities, while developing an end-to-end understanding of feed production, from formulation through to finished feed. This role is ideal for an engineer eager to gain hands-on experience in applied feed science and to help build operational excellence within a growing research environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Feed Mill Operations

• • Ensure the uninterrupted and efficient operation of the feed mill.
  • Plan and execute production runs for R&D, pilot, training, and service activities.
  • Oversee formulation execution, extrusion, drying, coating, and quality control.

Technical Excellence & Standards

• • Establish and maintain operational standards for formulation, processing, and quality control.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, risk and regulatory requirements.
  • Support the commissioning, validation, and optimisation of upgraded equipment.
  • Conduct routine laboratory analyses (e.g. proximate analysis, basic quality checks).
  • Support sample preparation and data generation for feed and ingredient testing.
  • Maintain good laboratory practices and basic QA/QC procedures.

People & Capability Development

• • Provide hands-on leadership and mentoring to technical staff.
  • Transfer operational know-how and best practices to build a competent team.
  • Support the training and upskilling of staff involved in feed production.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met.

Operational Integration

• • Work closely with the Centre Director on production planning, resource allocation, and prioritisation.
  • Support the Centre Director in the engagement of external parties.
  • Support the smooth integration of feed mill operations within the Research Centre’s broader project and service portfolio.
  • Any other ad-hoc duties assigned by Supervisors.

Job Requirements:

• Have relevant competence in feed production, processing, or a related technical field.
• Have a degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Aquaculture, Chemical/Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in feed milling, extrusion processing, or laboratory analysis (e.g. proximate analysis, QA/QC) will be advantageous.
• Strong hands-on, problem-solving, and team-leadership skills will be advantageous.

You will be part of the research team under the Heart Protection theme at the National Heart Research Institute of Singapore (NHRIS), National Heart Centre of Singapore (NHCS), dedicated to developing innovative strategies to prevent and treat heart injury. Our multidisciplinary group integrates cardiovascular biology, nanotechnology, drug delivery, disease modelling, and translational science, collaborating closely with clinicians, engineers, and scientists across NHCS and Duke–NUS to accelerate the development of therapies from bench to bedside. Our team culture values rigour, teamwork, innovation, and translational impact, offering a dynamic environment for scientific growth.

You will support ongoing research projects in therapeutic development and contribute to a range of molecular experiments and formulation work, including RNA synthesis, modification, and purification, as well as the preparation and optimisation oflipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and other delivery formulations. You will also conduct in vitro assays encompassing cell culture, molecular analysis, and characterisation, alongside in vivo validation work.

Beyond experimental responsibilities, you will maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure proper documentation throughout. You will support general lab operations — including reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, and purchasing — while working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Jobrequirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/ Materials Science, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Science, or related fields

• At least 2 years’ experience either in RNA therapeutics/ RNA synthesis/ RNA biology, or in Chemical synthesis/ LNP delivery

• Strong hands-on laboratory skills and experimental troubleshooting ability

• Good communication and organisational skills

• Documented proof of:

(i) Measles (or MMR - Mumps, Measles and Rubella) vaccination or serological evidence of measles immunity; and

(ii) Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) vaccination received within the last 10 years, as required for all healthcare workers under the Healthcare Services Act. Applicants without these vaccinations may apply if they commit to completing the required vaccination(s) before work commencement, upon successful job offer.

Job Purpose

We are a multi-disciplinary design team that uncovers opportunities and challenges others overlook, solving them with bold, unconventional solutions powered by deep technology. Through compelling storytelling and stunning product visuals, we bring complex technologies to life, making them accessible, desirable, and easy to adopt. We don't just showcase technology, we champion it. Acting as the bridge between cutting-edge innovation and real-world customers, we translate technical complexity into clear, human-centred narratives that spark curiosity, accelerate understanding, and inspire action.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design processes, from user research and ideation to wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity UI design
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and interviews to uncover insights that inform design decisions
• Produce high quality UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes.
• Support the design and development of physical products from early concept through to final production
• Present designs to customers, develop and iterate designs through sketches, prototypes, renderings and communicate with stakeholders.
• Work on projects that spread across product development, print, packaging, video storytelling, brand identity, and interactive projects for screens, devices, and space.
• Build physical and digital models and prototypes to explore and validate design directions.
• Align with proposed design direction and bring in the voice and emotion to the project through thoughtful features and initiatives.
• Bring both a strategic eye and a depth of craft in brand and communications design to the project teams.
• Provide advice and guidance on the implementation of UI/UX research methodologies and instil inspiration into the organization and our partners.
• Assist in creating prototypes of different levels of fidelity to help enhance the design direction for a project. Applied Research and Innovation

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Industrial design or UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design thinking
• Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Interactive Design or related field.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design fundamentals
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Experience working within agile or iterative product development environments is a plus
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Rhino, or Fusion 360
• Familiarity with rendering tools such as KeyShot, Blender, or similar.
• Ability to spark ideas and generate fresh concepts and inspire peers.
• High proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and other Adobe Suite Tools.
• Excellent drawing skills with a creative mind to bring new perspectives to the design.

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.

We are seeking a motivated Research Engineer to join our team at a newly established Research Centre in Animal Feed, a facility dedicated to aquaculture and animal feed research, production, and capability development. The role is responsible for the reliable, safe, and efficient execution of feed research and production activities, and serves as a key enabler of service delivery, project execution, and capability transfer for the Centre.

You will support the day-to-day running of feed production, testing, and development activities, while developing an end-to-end understanding of feed production, from formulation through to finished feed. This role is ideal for an engineer eager to gain hands-on experience in applied feed science and to help build operational excellence within a growing research environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Feed Mill Operations

• • Ensure the uninterrupted and efficient operation of the feed mill.
  • Plan and execute production runs for R&D, pilot, training, and service activities.
  • Oversee formulation execution, extrusion, drying, coating, and quality control.

Technical Excellence & Standards

• • Establish and maintain operational standards for formulation, processing, and quality control.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, risk and regulatory requirements.
  • Support the commissioning, validation, and optimisation of upgraded equipment.
  • Conduct routine laboratory analyses (e.g. proximate analysis, basic quality checks).
  • Support sample preparation and data generation for feed and ingredient testing.
  • Maintain good laboratory practices and basic QA/QC procedures.

People & Capability Development

• • Provide hands-on leadership and mentoring to technical staff.
  • Transfer operational know-how and best practices to build a competent team.
  • Support the training and upskilling of staff involved in feed production.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met.

Operational Integration

• • Work closely with the Centre Director on production planning, resource allocation, and prioritisation.
  • Support the Centre Director in the engagement of external parties.
  • Support the smooth integration of feed mill operations within the Research Centre’s broader project and service portfolio.
  • Any other ad-hoc duties assigned by Supervisors.

Job Requirements:

• Have relevant competence in feed production, processing, or a related technical field.
• Have a degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Aquaculture, Chemical/Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in feed milling, extrusion processing, or laboratory analysis (e.g. proximate analysis, QA/QC) will be advantageous.
• Strong hands-on, problem-solving, and team-leadership skills will be advantageous.

1. Period: 1 year contract

2. Location: Airport Road

3. Working Hours: Mon – Fri: 0800-1735

4. Salary: Up to $2200

Job Descriptions: 

• Account for all delivered tools and perform preliminary inspections to identify and report any discrepancies or damage

• Perform and assist in the maintenance of tools and equipment in strict accordance with manufacturer manuals and relevant safety regulations

• Proactively update, monitor, and arrange for scheduled inspections, calibrations, and load tests to ensure all tools meet due-date requirements

• Set up and maintain organized tool boards and toolboxes to ensure a safe, efficient, and orderly working environment

Job Requirements:

• Higher Nitec or Diploma in Engineering

• Ability to read and interpret basic technical manuals and engineering diagrams

• 1 year experience in engine maintenance preferred

If you are interested, please submit your application here. We appreciate your application and will notify you if you are shortlisted for the role.

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