Adverse Events, Analysis Skills, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Computer Terminals, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), ICH Regulations, IRB/IEC (Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee), Informed Consent, Injections, Interpersonal Skills, Keyboards, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Manual Dexterity, Medical Records, Medications, Multitasking, Ophthalmology, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Research Protocols, Specimens/Samples, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
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. Activities may be based on the study and the director's needs. This individual is responsible for providing accurate documentation, examinations, and professionalism.
**Locations in Ladson, Mount Pleasant, and West Ashley. Must be able to travel.**
Compensation:$19.50 - $24.50 hourly
Responsibilities:- Coordinate and schedule subject visits within study/subject-specific windows per protocol guidelines
- Prepare visit-specific documentation and charts for the Clinical Research Coordinator
- Observe the coordinator in patient care and management
- 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
- Transcribe subject study information from source documents to the Electronic Case Report Forms
- Administer all mandatory questionnaires to study subjects
- Set up, prepare the 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
- Inform subjects and obtain written re-consents regarding informed consent forms (ICFs)
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Obtain any applicable additional/required sponsor training and/or certifications
- Observe and assist the scribe in ocular exams for doctors and confirm appropriate treatment per protocol
Qualifications:- Must be able to multitask
- Critical time management skills
- Certifications/Trainings
- ICH GCP Training/Certificate
- IATA Certification
- Adhere to ongoing training and education
- Demonstrate effectiveness by showing courtesy, diligence, integrity, and teamwork.
- Strong interpersonal skills (effective listening, clear communication, effective customer problem resolution, warm demeanor)
- Providing training to both new and experienced colleagues is mandatory
- Ability to lift more than 30lbs
- Frequent use of a computer terminal, keyboard, and mouse
- Manual dexterity to operate ophthalmic equipment
- Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time
About Company
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
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