Clinical Research Assistant

Clinical Research Assistant

Our research assistant is primarily responsible for assisting in research patient visits according to ICH-GCP guidelines and according to the IRB-approved study protocol and/or manual of procedures. Day-to-day activities may include all or some of the essential functions listed below, depending upon individual experience / knowledge and the needs of the organization which are subject to change from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule subject visits within study/subject specific windows per protocol guidelines.
• Prepare visit-specific documentation and charts for Clinical Research Coordinator
• Observe Coordinator in patient care and management
  
• Assist Coordinator in monitoring subject flow and assist in subject care and management
  
• Observe, assist, collect and record all necessary data for follow up (e.g. adverse events, concomitant medications, etc.)
  study visits (Phase 2 & 3; NO Gene Therapy)
• Transcribe subject study information from source documents to the Electronic Case Report Forms
  
• Administer all mandatory questionnaires to study subjects
  
• Set up, prepare subject, and conduct electrocardiograms (ECG) on subjects as required per study protocol
  
• Promptly request all necessary medical records for Serious Adverse Event Reporting
• Process and ship laboratory biological samples for analysis
• Perform intraocular pressure checks after injections
• Perform trial frame refraction and ETDRS visual acuity testing (For ISTs only, at selected sites)
• Inform subjects and obtain written re-consents in regard to ICF’s
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Obtain any applicable additional/required sponsor training and/or certifications

• High school degree or equivalent (Required)
• College Degree (Preferred)
• Ophthalmic experience (Preferred)
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Benefits

CRC offers the following competitive benefits for full-time eligible employees after the introductory period:

• Medical Insurance Plans
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Dental Insurance Plan
• 401K Contribution
• Life Insurance
• Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Pay
• Certification Opportunities

Who We Are

California Retina Consultants (CRC) is part of Retina Consultants of America (RCA), the largest network of leading retina specialists with the mission of saving sight and improving patient lives through innovation and the highest quality care. Through RCA's physician-centered practice management model, physicians continue to drive clinical and practice culture while benefiting from the available business expertise, resources and shared best practices. California Retina Consultants follows all CDC and local authority protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of the patients, providers, employees, and communities.

(All offers are contingent upon satisfactory background check and pre-employment drug screen.)