Research Assistant - Unmasked

About the role

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking an Unmasked Research Assistant to join our innovative team with the mission of Fighting Blindness For The World To See. This position will assist in research patient visits according to ICH-GCP guidelines and the IRB-approved study protocol and/or manual of procedures. Day-to-day activities will vary based on individual experience and organizational needs. The role is based at The Woodlands location and supports the Research Department hours of 6:30am–5pm, Monday through Friday. Schedules are provided weekly and align with provider clinic, patient, and surgery schedules.

Retina Consultants of Texas is the largest and most respected retina-only ophthalmology practice in the United States, consisting of 26 world-renowned physicians. We invest in state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and emphasize core values of Hard Work, Authentic Care, and Innovation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe and appropriate aseptic and sterile field techniques.
• Assist Coordinator in monitoring subject flow and subject care and management.
• Observe, assist, collect, and record data for follow-up study visits (Phase 2 & 3; no Gene Therapy), including adverse events and concomitant medications.
• Ensure treatment rooms are fully stocked with ancillary supplies ahead of each day.
• Explain treatment processes and procedures to study subjects.
• Set up, prepare subjects, and assist in administration of treatment as required per study protocol and pharmacy/procedure manual.
• Promptly report treatment-related adverse events (including 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).
• Perform daily calibration of tonopens.
• Obtain any applicable additional/required sponsor training and certifications.
• Ensure all instruments used by the unmasked team are accounted for and properly sterilized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required; 3 years of ophthalmology experience.
• College degree preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications.
• Excellent organizational skills to independently manage workflow.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Initiative and ability to prioritize quickly.
• High-level critical thinking skills.
• Positive, energetic, and professional cooperation with supervisory staff, physicians, peers, external customers, and patients.
• Excellence in personal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including multitasking.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to write and communicate via telephone.
• Ability to hold arms at shoulder height.
• Manual dexterity to work with ophthalmic equipment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits for full-time eligible employees after a 60-day introductory period:

• Employee Paid Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision; short-term disability; voluntary life insurance; accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance; pet insurance; HSA pre-tax contributions; 401(k) retirement savings contributions (both Roth and Traditional options).
• Employer Paid Benefits: Long-term disability; $25,000 basic life insurance policy; 3% 401(k) safe harbor contribution; HSA employer contributions; annual performance merit increases; certification opportunities; rewards & recognition platform; WellHub Starter Plan Gym Membership; paid time off; 8 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday annually.

Pay

Starting pay rate is $19.00 per hour and is eligible for overtime.

Schedule

6:30am–5pm, Monday through Friday. Schedules are provided weekly and based on provider clinic, patient, and surgery schedules.