Clinical Research Assistant

Mid Atlantic Retina • Bethlehem, PA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant supports the Research Unit in conducting clinical trials by collecting and processing clinical data and providing administrative support to the Research Team. The role assists with patient flow, trial recruitment, screening, regulatory submissions, and research projects. It requires regular, predictable onsite attendance, overtime as needed, and travel to other Mid Atlantic Retina locations as needed. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of clinical research experience or ophthalmic experience.
• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to meet the physical and cognitive demands of the role, including standing and walking throughout the day, occasional bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching, and lifting or moving objects weighing over 15 pounds as needed.
• Ability to raise the dominant arm above shoulder height to administer drops.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, use standard office equipment, process data, and attend carefully to details.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Research Coordinator with conducting clinical trials and managing patient flow.
• Collect clinical data on research patients accurately and maintain and update database information.
• Help prepare for monitors and follow up on action items and query resolution.
• Assist with trial recruitment through chart reviews, communication with physicians, and database reports.
• Assist with regulatory submissions and support the Regulatory Specialist as needed.
• Assist Fellows and Physicians with research projects and data collection.
• Maintain temperature logs for the drug closet, freezer, and refrigerator; report deviations and check or replace batteries as needed.
• Perform administrative duties for the Research Department, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and ordering supplies.
• Conduct telephone screening of patients.
• Screen research subjects with assistance from the Coordinator.
• Maintain regular and predictable onsite attendance.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Travel to other Mid Atlantic Retina locations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $1,000 hiring incentive for eligible new hires: $500 after successful completion of 90 days of employment and $500 after successful completion of 1 year of employment. Not available to agency hires, internal transfers, or re-hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed