Research Assistant

Do you possess a natural curiosity and a keen interest in uncovering hidden truths? Retina Consultants of South Carolina in Beaufort, SC, is in search of a committed Unmasked Research Assistant to join our forward-thinking team. This position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $19.50 to $25, presenting a distinctive opportunity to be actively involved in groundbreaking medical discoveries.

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

Physical Demands and Abilities:
Ability to stand and walk for long periods, ability to lift more than 30 lbs. Travel:
Travel within 120 miles is required (company-provided transportation, day trips only), which can mean early mornings and long days.

Schedule:

Schedule varies depending on the assigned role and/or assigned physician.

• Conducts safe and appropriate aseptic and sterile field techniques
• 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.) during study visits (Phase 2 & 3; NO Gene Therapy)
• Ensure that the 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 the 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 the collection of aqueous humor samples for analysis
• Perform intraocular pressure checks after injections
• Perform post-treatment procedures (finger count, hand motion, light perception)
• Document post-injection evaluation per protocol by the treating investigator
• 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 the UM team are accounted for and properly sterilized

• Certification: Certified Medical Assistant Certification
• Education: High School diploma or the equivalent required, with 3 years of ophthalmology experience;
  College degree preferred
• Experience/Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Effective oral and written communication;
  Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients in addition to the requirements outlined by study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Compensation: $19.50 - $25 hourly