Research Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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