Clinical Research Assistant

Universität Basel; Basel; On-site; CHF 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB) at Universität Basel seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to join the Retinal and Macular Degeneration group in Basel. You will coordinate multi-site studies, manage ethics submissions and study master files, and perform retinal image grading to support translational and clinical research.

Strong English and German, organizational skills, and independent work capacity are essential as you liaise with international partners,

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences, optometry, orthoptics, biomedical engineering, life sciences, or related field.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and spoken English and German.
• Ability to manage multiple parallel projects independently.
• Interest in ophthalmology, retinal diseases, or translational clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi-site clinical research studies, including patient scheduling, data collection, and communication with collaborating centers.
• Manage regulatory documentation: ethics submissions, amendments, and study master files.
• Perform structured annotation and grading of retinal images (OCT, fundus photography, adaptive optics) following standardized protocols.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external collaborators and study partners, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Assist with clinical trial preparation, including protocol development, case report form design, and site initiation support.
• Maintain and curate research databases, ensuring data integrity and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Skills

English

German

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

BSc in biomedical sciences or related field

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Clinical Research Assistant

The Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB) is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to join the Retinal and Macular Degeneration Clinical Research Group. IOB combines basic and clinical research to advance the understanding of vision and its diseases and to develop new therapies for vision loss. We offer an environment where your expertise will be valued, your abilities challenged, and your scientific knowledge expanded. The Retinal and Macular Degeneration Clinical Research Group conducts translational and clinical research in retinal disease with the goal of advancing novel therapies to patients. The group studies how retinal diseases progress over time, develops AI-based imaging tools and predictive models, and contributes to the development of new therapeutic strategies. Its work connects early-stage therapeutic development with large-scale clinical collaboration across more than 25 international partner sites in Europe, North America, and Asia, helping to translate laboratory discoveries into clinical applications.

Your position

• Coordinate multi-site clinical research studies, including patient scheduling, data collection, and communication with collaborating centers
• Manage regulatory documentation: ethics submissions, amendments, and study master files
• Perform structured annotation and grading of retinal images (OCT, fundus photography, adaptive optics) following standardized protocols
• Serve as the primary liaison for external collaborators and study partners, ensuring timely and professional communication
• Assist with clinical trial preparation, including protocol development, case report form design, and site initiation support
• Maintain and curate research databases, ensuring data integrity and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Your profile

Minimum qualifications:

• At least BSc in biomedical sciences, optometry, orthoptics, biomedical engineering, life sciences, or a related field
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and spoken communication in English and German
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple parallel projects
• Interest in ophthalmology, retinal diseases, or translational clinical research

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience in clinical study coordination, CRA roles, or GCP-regulated research environments
• Familiarity with ophthalmic imaging modalities (OCT, visual fields, fundus photography) or clinical grading systems
• Experience with research databases, REDCap, or electronic data capture systems
• Background in image annotation or structured data labeling for research or machine learning applications

We offer you

• Scientific Excellence & Impact – Join a highly motivated research institute at the forefront of vision research, supported by state-of-the-art facilities in an international, cutting‑edge research environment in Basel
• An Environment Built for Performance – We create conditions that enable you to do your best work: A commitment to supporting long‑term excellence and family‑friendly policies
• Practical Support & Accessibility – Convenient Basel location with excellent public transport, subsidized meals, childcare support, and access to university sports facilities (Unisport)
• A Culture of Mutual Trust – We seek colleagues who bring motivation, innovation, and dedication; in return, we provide the resources, flexibility, and environment where exceptional work thrives