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National University of Singapore lists this Specialist Associate (DXA Imaging) opportunity in kent, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Specialist Associate (DXA Imaging)
Posting Start Date: 15/10/2025
Job Description
The Singapore Population Health Studies (SPHS) is a large scale population-based health research project by the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore. We are looking for a team player capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and who is service-oriented and good at time management. The role primarily involves performing dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans on research participants within a health screening centre.
Responsibilities
Obtain consent from research participants and perform health assessments including anthropometry, blood pressure measurement and ECG.
Perform bone densitometry and whole body composition scans on 20 participants per health screening session, keeping to the turnaround time per participant for that procedure.
Review images and perform data entry accurately, noting any observation of anomalies.
Analyse images and upload to the research database.
Perform regular quality control and calibration procedures and maintenance of equipment.
Update the inventory of consumables.
Ensure the safety and protect the privacy of research participants by adhering to best practices, and report incidents, complaints or adverse events.
Qualifications
Diploma in life or health sciences and minimum 2 years of any work experience, or degree in life or health sciences.
Full-time work hours are: 7.45am to 6.15pm on Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri; and 7.45am to 3.30pm on alternate Sat.
What Are We Looking For
We are looking for a teamplayer capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and who is service-oriented and good at time management. This job is for you if you prefer an academic research setting over a clinical one, enjoy working in a team that manages different assessment modalities and has a keen interest in helping to build a national biobank for research.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: National University of Singapore
Department: Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
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Worksite address
kent, WA, 98089, US
Who can apply
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