Research Assistant

Retina Consultants of South Carolina in Beaufort, SC, is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to engage in innovative research within the field of ophthalmology, contributing to advancements in treatment and diagnostic techniques.

Responsibilities include supporting our team of specialists in the development of new approaches to patient care, with the goal of improving outcomes. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $19.50 to $25.

$19.50 - $25 hourly

• 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.) 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)

• Benefits: Paid Time Off + Holidays, Medical Insurance, Vision, Dental, 401(k), Life Insurance
• Travel within 120 miles is required (company-provided transportation, day trips only), which can mean early mornings and long days
• Schedule varies depending on the assigned role and/or assigned physician
• Physical Demands and Abilities: Ability to stand and walk for long periods, ability to lift more than 30 lbs