Research Assistant at Retina Consultants of South Carolina

The 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. Activities may be based on the study and the director's needs. This individual is responsible for providing accurate documentation, examinations, and professionalism.

Locations in Ladson, Mount Pleasant, and West Ashley. Must be able to travel.

$19.50 - $24.50 hourly

• Coordinate and schedule subject visits within study/subject-specific windows per protocol guidelines
• Prepare visit-specific documentation and charts for the Clinical Research Coordinator
• Observe the coordinator in patient care and management
• Assist the 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
• Transcribe subject study information from source documents to the Electronic Case Report Forms
• Administer all mandatory questionnaires to study subjects
• Set up, prepare the 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
• Inform subjects and obtain written re-consents regarding informed consent forms (ICFs)
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Obtain any applicable additional/required sponsor training and/or certifications
• Observe and assist the scribe in ocular exams for doctors and confirm appropriate treatment per protocol

• Must be able to multitask
• Critical time management skills
• Certifications/Trainings
• ICH GCP Training/Certificate
• IATA Certification
• Adhere to ongoing training and education
• Demonstrate effectiveness by showing courtesy, diligence, integrity, and teamwork.
• Strong interpersonal skills (effective listening, clear communication, effective customer problem resolution, warm demeanor)
• Providing training to both new and experienced colleagues is mandatory
• Ability to lift more than 30lbs
• Frequent use of a computer terminal, keyboard, and mouse
• Manual dexterity to operate ophthalmic equipment
• Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off + Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Vision, Dental
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance

Travel within 120 miles is required (company-provided transportation, day trips only), which can mean early mornings and long days

Compensation details: 19.5-24.5 Hourly Wage

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