Ophthalmic Clinical Research Assistant

North Carolina Retina Associates; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Retina Associates is seeking a Research Assistant to support clinical research visits in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines and IRB-approved protocols. The role involves coordinating visits, preparing documentation, and recording data for follow-up, with emphasis on ophthalmic study procedures.

The position requires strong communication and patient care skills, and opportunities to gain experience in ETDRS testing, ECGs, and data management within investigator-initiated trials.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.
• College degree preferred.
• Ophthalmic experience preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Delivers safe and appropriate care per study protocols.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule subject visits within study/protocol windows.
• Prepare visit documentation for Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Observe Coordinator in patient care and management.
• Assist Coordinator in monitoring subject flow and management.
• Observe, assist, collect and record data for follow up (e.g. adverse events, concomitant medications).
• Transcribe study information from source documents to the Electronic Case Report Forms.
• Administer all mandatory questionnaires to study subjects.
• Set up, prepare subject, and conduct ECGs on subjects as required per protocol.
• Request medical records for Serious Adverse Event Reporting.
• Process and ship laboratory samples for analysis.
• Perform intraocular pressure checks after injections.
• Observe and assist scribe in ocular exams and confirm treatment per protocol.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Obtain sponsor training and/or certifications as needed.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Data collection

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree

Job description

NC Retina Associates is seeking a Research Assistant to support clinical research visits in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines and IRB-approved protocols. The role involves coordinating visits, preparing documentation, and recording data for follow-up, with emphasis on ophthalmic study procedures.

The position requires strong communication and patient care skills, and opportunities to gain experience in ETDRS testing, ECGs, and data management within investigator-initiated trials.