Research Assistant - Unmasked

Responsibilities

• Conducts safe and appropriate aseptic and sterile field techniques
• 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)
• Ensure that treatment room is fully stocked with ancillary supplies ahead of each day
• Explain treatment processes and procedures to study subjects
• Set up, prepare subject, and assist in administration of treatment on subjects as required per study protocol and pharmacy/procedure manual
• Promptly report treatment-related Adverse Events (to include medication errors) to an appropriate unmasked RA (Level II/III Preferred)
• Assist in collection of aqueous humor samples for analysis
• Perform intraocular pressure checks after injections
• Perform post-treatment procedures (finger count, hand motion, light perception)
• Monitor on-site temperature for all equipment and document daily logs (if applicable)
• Daily calibration of tonopens
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Obtain any applicable additional/required sponsor training and or Certifications
• Ensure all instruments used by UM team is accounted for and properly sterilized

Preferred

• College Degree Preferred

Benefits

• For full-time eligible employees after a 60-day introductory period: employee-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision; short-term disability; voluntary life insurance; accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance.
• HSA pre-taxed contributions and 401(k) retirement savings contributions (both Roth and Traditional options), from starting date of hire.
• For full-time eligible employees after a 60-day introductory period: employer-paid long-term disability; $25,000 basic life insurance policy; 3% 401(k) safe harbor contribution; HSA employer contributions; annual performance merit increases; certification opportunities; rewards & recognition platform; WellHub Starter Plan Gym Membership; paid time off; and (8) paid holidays + (1) floating holiday annually.
• Retina Consultants of Texas (formerly Retina Consultants of Houston) is the largest retina-only ophthalmology practice in Southeast Texas and one of the most respected in the U.S.
• Bellaire, Texas, USA
• http://houstonretina.com
• Growth Stage
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• Matthew Benz
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Qualifications

• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications
• Possesses excellent organizational skills to independently manage workflow
• Pay meticulous attention to detail
• Takes initiative
• Possesses insight and energy to prioritize quickly
• Demonstrates high-level critical thinking skills
• Cooperates with supervisory staff, physicians, peers external customers, and patients in a positive, energetic, and professional manner
• Demonstrates excellence in communication skills, both personal and written
• Abounds in organizational and time-management skills, to include multi-tasking
• High School diploma or the equivalent required, with 3 years ophthalmology experience
• College Degree Preferred

Required skills

• Ocular Anatomy and Diseases, Ocular Medications, Ophthalmology

Preferred skills

• College Degree Preferred

Experience

• 3+ years