Job Description

**Seeking a Research Assistant / Ophthalmogy Technician for a well known Clinical Research site in Sarasota, FL**

Job Overview :

• Are you a skilled Research Assistant and/ or Ophthalmic Technician and passionate about the advancement of Ophthalmology? Want to positively impact patients' lives? Are you eager to expand your clinical skill set and ophthalmic knowledge? If so, join our dedicated team for a stimulating, supportive, and rewarding environment where your passion for eye care will flourish.
• . We are committed to advancing the understanding and treatment of retinal diseases through rigorous clinical research. As a Clinical Research Assistant focused on Retina-specific trials, you will play a crucial role in bringing cutting-edge therapies to patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to clinical trials that have the potential to transform vision care. You will collaborate with leading ophthalmologists and researchers in a dynamic and supportive environment, gaining invaluable experience in the complexities of clinical trial management within a specialized area of Ophthalmology

Team & Environment:

• You’ll be working alongside two other staff members on site, both of whom are currently conducting visual acuity assessments.
• This is a low patient-volume environment, averaging ~12 patients per month. With being understanding that some days are more lowkey, this is where you would be taught how to assist with Clinical Research duties.

Duties:

• 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 ICF’s

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Obtain any applicable additional/required sponsor training and/or certifications

Active Studies:

• 8 actively enrolling studies (screening ongoing)
• 2 additional open studies not currently enrolling

Role & Responsibilities:

• Solely research-based duties
• Visual acuity testing, intraocular pressure checks, scribing for the physician
• Trial frame refraction (basic understanding needed)
• Patient recruitment, referral coordination, and data documentation
• Heavy use of computer systems and paperwork

Work Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (some flexibility required)

Team Expansion & Outlook:

• New Principal Investigator onboard (Uveitis Specialist)
• Possible future relocation of the site just south of the current location in the next 1–2 years

Compensation:

• RA: $18–$28/hr
• BCVA: $18–$32/hr (for highly experienced candidates)

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