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Research Officer (BDMED)
Role summary
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The Research Officer will support research activities at the National Cancer Centre Singapore, likely within BDMED-related biomedical or translational research. Requirements generally include a relevant degree in biomedical science, life sciences, molecular biology, biotechnology or a related discipline, together with laboratory or research experience. The candidate is expected to conduct experiments accurately, maintain laboratory records, analyse and present findings, support publications or research projects, and follow institutional safety, ethics and quality procedures. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, teamwork and the ability to work independently are important. Experience with laboratory techniques, data analysis, clinical research or cancer biology may be advantageous.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Hospital offer first; it registers you with the Nursing Board (equivalent training, valid licence, maybe an exam) and sponsors an S Pass (SGD 3,300+) or Employment Pass.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Only healthcare institutions with inpatient services can bring in foreign nurses, and the Singapore Nursing Board deals with their HR teams only, never with agents.
Official source: Singapore Nursing Board: foreign-trained nurses and midwives. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Healthcare jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Hospital applies to the Nursing Board for you: training, licence, practice in last 5 years; maybe an exam |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Housing | Public hospital groups offer foreign nurses a housing allowance (Ministry of Health, May 2023) |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About National Cancer Centre of Singapore Pte Ltd
The National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) is Singapore’s national specialist centre for cancer care, education and research. It operates as part of the SingHealth healthcare group and serves local and international patients through multidisciplinary oncology services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. NCCS also conducts laboratory, translational and clinical research aimed at improving cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Its work brings together clinicians, scientists, nurses, allied health professionals and research teams. The centre collaborates with universities, hospitals and international research organisations, providing opportunities to work in a highly regulated and science-focused environment. National Cancer Centre Singapore Pte Ltd is based in Singapore and offers roles supporting patient care, biomedical discovery, clinical studies, administration and healthcare innovation.