Clinical Research Assistant

Mid Atlantic Retina•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for Mid Atlantic Retina's $1,000 Hiring Incentive! The hired candidate will receive $500 after successful completion of 90 days of employment and $500 after successful completion of 1 year of employment! Available to new hires only- not available to agency hires, internal transfers, or re-hires. The primary responsibility of the Research Assistant is to assist the Research Unit in conducting clinical trials. The Research Assistant is responsible for collecting and processing clinical data and providing administrative support to the Research Team.

Requirements

1 year clinical research experience or ophthalmic experience.

Responsibilities

Assists the Research Coordinator with the conduction of clinical trials and patient flow.
Accurately collects clinical data on research patients.
Maintains and updates information in data base.
Assists Coordinator with monitor preparation and follows up on any action items and query resolution.
Assists in trial recruitment (chart reviews, communicating with Physicians, database reports).
Aides in regulatory submissions and assists Regulatory Specialist as needed.
Assists Fellows and Physicians on research projects and data collection.
Maintains temperature logs for drug closet, freezer and refrigerator.
Reports any deviations.
Checks and replaces batteries as needed.
Performs administrative duties for the Research Department including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and ordering supplies.
Telephone screening of patients.
Screens research subjects with Coordinator assistance.
Regular and predictable on-site attendance required.
Works overtime as needed.
Travels to other MAR locations as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.