Research Assistant - Unmasked

Retina Consultants of Texas•Katy, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Retina Consultants of Texas is seeking an Unmasked Research Assistant for its Katy 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 responsibilities vary based on the employee’s experience and knowledge and the organization’s needs. The Research Assistant must support patient and provider needs and the Research Department’s operating hours of 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekly schedules are based on provider clinic, patient, and surgery schedules. The position supports Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, excluding gene therapy, and includes assisting with subject care, treatment preparation and administration, study data collection, and other research-related procedures. The role requires knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications, along with strong organizational, communication, critical-thinking, and time-management skills. The stated starting pay rate is $19.00 per hour, and the position is eligible for overtime. Full-time eligible employees receive the described benefits after a 60-day introductory period, except for certain benefits stated to begin from the date of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of ophthalmology experience.
Working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage workflow independently.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Initiative and ability to prioritize quickly.
High-level critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work positively and professionally with supervisory staff, physicians, peers, external customers, and patients.
Excellent personal and written communication skills.
Strong 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.
Unmasked Research Assistant Level II/III experience preferred for receiving reports of treatment-related adverse events.

Responsibilities

Conduct safe and appropriate aseptic and sterile-field techniques.
Assist the Coordinator in monitoring subject flow and supporting subject care and management.
Observe, assist, collect, and record necessary follow-up study visit data, such as adverse events and concomitant medications.
Ensure the treatment room is fully 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 on-site temperatures for applicable equipment and document daily logs.
Calibrate tonopens daily.
Obtain applicable additional or required 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.
Short-term disability.
Voluntary life insurance.
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Pet insurance.
Pre-tax HSA contributions and employer HSA contributions.
401(k) retirement savings contributions with Roth and Traditional options, including a 3% employer safe harbor contribution.
Long-term disability.
$25,000 basic life insurance policy.
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.