Research Assistant

Overview

SEEKING A CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN ST. LOUIS, MO

Compensation: $40,000- $52,000

Schedule: Onsite, full time, 40 hrs a week

Location: St. Louis, MO 63128

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. 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.

• 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 ICFs
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Obtain any applicable additional/required sponsor training and/or certifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
• High School diploma or the equivalent, with significant relevant experience
• College degree preferred
• Ophthalmic experience 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