Ophthalmology Research Assistant – Retina Studies

Retina Consultants of Texas; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

HSA employer contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking a Research Assistant for our Schertz clinic. The role supports research visits per ICH-GCP and IRB-approved protocols, coordinating visits, documenting data, and assisting the research team.

This position includes ECGs, ocular exam scribing, data entry to CRFs, and specimen handling. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential; bilingual preferred. Clinic hours 6:30am-5pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of ophthalmic experience in lieu of degree.
• No experience required with a Bachelor's degree; otherwise at least 4 years of ophthalmic experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule subject visits within study windows per protocol guidelines.
• Prepare visit-specific documentation and charts for Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Inform subjects and obtain written consent regarding ICFs.
• Assist Coordinator in patient care and management.
• Assist Coordinator in monitoring subject flow and subject care and management.
• Accurately collect and record data (demographics, medical history, adverse events, medications) during study visit.
• Transcribe subject data from source documents to the Electronic Case Report Forms.
• Administer mandatory questionnaires to study subjects.
• Set up, prepare subject, and conduct ECGs per protocol.
• Scribe ocular exams for doctors and confirm appropriate treatment per protocol.
• Request medical records for Serious Adverse Event Reporting.
• Collect, process, and ship laboratory samples for analysis.
• Perform intraocular pressure checks post-injections.
• Review and resolve data management queries.
• Trial frame refraction and ETDRS visual acuity testing.

Skills

Bilingual

Multitasking

Computer skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or ophthalmic experience

Job description

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking a Research Assistant for our Schertz clinic. The role supports research visits per ICH-GCP and IRB-approved protocols, coordinating visits, documenting data, and assisting the research team.

This position includes ECGs, ocular exam scribing, data entry to CRFs, and specimen handling. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential; bilingual preferred. Clinic hours 6:30am-5pm, Monday–Friday.