Clinical Research Assistant

Retina Associates, LLC is a sub-specialty ophthalmology medical practice treating diseases and surgeries of the retina, vitreous, and macula. We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support our research staff in a fast-paced ophthalmic practice. This position works one-on-one with patients in a clinical setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and schedule subject visits within study/subject specific windows per protocol guidelines.
• Prepare visit-specific documentation and charts for Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Observe Coordinator in patient care and management.
• Assist Coordinator in monitoring subject flow and assist in subject care and management.
• Observe, assist, collect and record all necessary data for follow-up (e.g. adverse events, concomitant medications, etc.) study visits (phase 2 &3; NO Gene Therapy)
• Transcribe subject study information from source documents to the electronic case report forms.
• Administer all mandatory questionnaires to study subject.
• Set up, prepare subject, and conduct electrocardiograms (ECG) on subjects as required per study protocol.
• Promptly request all necessary medical records for Serious Adverse event Reporting.
• Process and ship laboratory biological samples for analysis.
• Perform intraocular pressure checks after injections.
• Inform subjects and obtain written re-consents regarding ICF’s.
• Obtain any applicable additional/required sponsor training and/or certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent, with significant relevant experience
• College degree preferred

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Ophthalmology and/or Optometry experience preferred.
• Delivers safe and appropriate care to subjects in addition to the requirements outlined by study protocols.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Clinical: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical Research: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person