We are hiring 6 Clinical Research Assistants for the following regions:
| Location | No.of Openings | Language Proficiency |
| Jaffna (must be able to occasionally travel to Vavuniya) |
2 | English & Tamil |
| Maharagama | 1 | English & Tamil & Sinhala |
| Kurunegala | 1 | English & Sinhala |
| Galle | 1 | English & Sinhala |
Contract Type: Full-time, On-site
Contract Duration: Until the 31st of January 2027
About Oncotech
Oncotech is a global MedTech company pioneering AI-driven early cancer detection. Our solutions, Oncollect™, Ophtascan™, and Oncolenz™ support clinical data collection and screening to improve early diagnosis and research outcomes. We are now conducting field research and data collection across Sri Lanka as part of our clinical research and validation process.
Position Summary
We are seeking motivated Clinical Research Assistants to support on-ground clinical data collection in collaboration with healthcare partners. The ideal candidates are new graduates from medical, nursing, biomedical, or allied health programs who are passionate about contributing to cancer research and early detection.
This role involves interacting with patients, collecting demographic and clinical data using the Oncollect™ & Ophtascan™ applications, and capturing eye images using the Oncolenz™ headset.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site clinical data collection at assigned hospitals/clinics.
- Use the Oncollect™ & Ophtascan™ applications to record patient details and complete questionnaires.
- Capture eye images using Oncolenz™ headset (training will be provided).
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data collected, adhering to the research protocol.
- Maintain patient privacy, data confidentiality, and ethical handling of sensitive information.
- Coordinate with Oncotech’s research and technical teams for reporting and troubleshooting.
- Prepare daily activity logs and submit progress reports.
Required Qualifications
- New graduates or students in the final year of Medicine, Nursing, Biomedical Science, Molecular Biology, Pharmacy, Allied Health or similar fields.
- Applicants should meet the language proficiency criteria outlined in the table.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work with patients in clinical settings with professionalism and empathy.
- Must be technology inclined and adept at using mobile devices and applications.
- Ability to travel within the assigned region as required.
Preferred (but not mandatory)
- Prior experience in clinical research, volunteering, or hospital/clinic exposure.
- Basic understanding of cancer, pathology, or healthcare research ethics.
What We Offer
- Hands-on experience in clinical research and MedTech innovation.
- Training on Oncollect™, Ophtascan™, and Oncolenz™ systems.
- Opportunity to contribute to breakthrough cancer early-detection research.
- Certificate of completion and potential opportunity for long-term engagement based on performance.
- Training and certification on Oncotech’s systems.
- Competitive salary and benefits.