Clinical Research Assistant

Clinical Research Assistant at Retina Consultants of Texas

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking a Research Assistant to join our innovative team with the mission of Fighting Blindness For The World To See.

This position will be responsible for assisting in research patient visits according to ICH‑GCP guidelines and to the IRB‑approved study protocol and/or manual of procedures. Day‑to‑day duties may include all or some of the essential functions listed below, depending on individual experience/knowledge and the needs of the organization.

Position is based at the Bellaire Clinic.

Support the Research Department hours of 6:30 am–5 pm Monday through Friday. Schedules are provided weekly and are based on the provider's clinic, patient, and surgery schedules.

• Coordinate and schedule subject visits within study/subject specific windows per protocol guidelines.
• Prepare visit‑specific documentation and charts for the Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Inform subjects and obtain written consent regarding ICFs.
• Assist the Coordinator in patient care and management.
• Assist the Coordinator in monitoring subject flow and subject care and management.
• Accurately collect and record all necessary data (e.g., demographics, medical history, adverse events, concomitant medications, etc.) during 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, and conduct electrocardiograms on subjects who require ECG per study protocol.
• Scribe ocular exams for doctors and confirm appropriate treatment per protocol.
• Promptly request all necessary medical records for Serious Adverse Event Reporting.
• Collect, process, and ship laboratory biological samples for analysis.
• Perform intraocular pressure checks post‑injections.
• Review and resolve data‑management queries as needed.
• Perform trial frame refraction and ETDRS visual acuity testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bililingual preferred.
• Ability to multitask.
• Computer efficient.
• Communicates well both verbally and electronically (email, MS Teams, etc.).
• Detail oriented.

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of ophthalmic experience in lieu of degree.

• No experience required with a Bachelor’s degree; otherwise at least 4 years of ophthalmic experience.

• Employee Paid Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, short‑term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, HSA pre‑taxed contributions, 401(k) retirement savings contributions (Roth and Traditional options) starting at hire.
• 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, Well Hub Starter Plan Gym Membership, paid time off, 8 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday annually.

Starting Pay Rate is $19.00 per hour and eligible for overtime.

RCTX is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable law.