Research Assistant - Unmasked

Retina Consultants of Houston•The Woodlands, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Retina Consultants of Texas is seeking an Unmasked Research Assistant for its The Woodlands location. The role assists with research patient visits in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines and IRB-approved study protocols and/or manuals of procedures. Day-to-day duties depend on the employee’s experience and knowledge and the organization’s needs. The position supports Phase 2 and 3 studies, excluding gene therapy, and works with research coordinators, providers, patients, and the broader Research Department. Schedules are provided weekly based on provider clinic, patient, and surgery schedules. The role must support department hours of 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Retina Consultants of Texas describes itself as the largest retina-only ophthalmology practice in the United States, with 26 physicians and 25 locations. The organization emphasizes Hard Work, Authentic Care, and Innovation, and invests in diagnostic equipment and employee development. The position starts at $19.00 per hour and is eligible for overtime. Benefits for eligible full-time employees begin after a 60-day introductory period.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Three years of ophthalmology experience required.
Working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to independently manage workflow.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Initiative and ability to prioritize quickly.
High-level critical-thinking skills.
Ability to cooperate positively and professionally with supervisory staff, physicians, peers, external customers, and patients.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational and time-management skills, including multitasking.
Ability to stand for long periods, write, hold arms at shoulder height, communicate by telephone, and use manual dexterity to work with ophthalmic equipment.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Level II or III Unmasked Research Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct safe and appropriate aseptic and sterile-field techniques.
Assist the Coordinator in monitoring subject flow and providing subject care and management.
Observe, assist, collect, and record necessary follow-up study-visit data, including adverse events and concomitant medications.
Ensure the treatment room is stocked with ancillary supplies before each day.
Explain treatment processes and procedures to study subjects.
Set up and prepare subjects and assist with treatment administration as required by the study protocol and pharmacy/procedure manual.
Promptly report treatment-related adverse events, including medication errors, to an appropriate unmasked Research Assistant.
Assist in collecting aqueous humor samples for analysis.
Perform intraocular pressure checks after injections.
Perform post-treatment procedures, including finger count, hand motion, and light perception checks.
Monitor and document daily on-site equipment temperature logs, if applicable.
Calibrate tonopens daily.
Obtain applicable additional sponsor training and certifications.
Ensure instruments used by the Unmasked team are accounted for and properly sterilized.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits (employee-paid).
Short-term disability (employee-paid).
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage (employee-paid).
Pet insurance (employee-paid).
Pre-tax HSA contributions and 401(k) retirement savings contributions, with Roth and Traditional options (employee-paid).
Long-term disability (employer-paid).
$25,000 basic life insurance policy (employer-paid).
3% 401(k) safe harbor contribution.
Employer HSA contributions.
Annual performance merit increases.
Certification opportunities.
Rewards and recognition platform.
WellHub Starter Plan gym membership.
Paid time off.
Eight paid holidays and one floating holiday annually.
Overtime eligibility.