Research Assistant - Unmasked

Responsibilities

• Conducts safe and appropriate aseptic and sterile field techniques
• Absorb and 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

Qualifications

• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications
• Possesses excellent organizational skills to independently manage workflow
• Takes meticulous attention to detail
• 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