Clinical Research Assistant

Overview

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 the IRB‑approved study protocol and/or manual of procedures. The day‑to‑day activities may include any of the essential functions listed below, depending on individual experience and the needs of the organization, which are subject to change.

The position is based at our Katy Clinic.

Candidates must be able to meet the needs of patients and providers, and support the Research Department during hours of 6:30 am‑5 pm Monday through Friday. Schedules are assigned weekly and are based on the provider’s clinic, patient and surgery schedules. Retina Consultants of Texas is the largest and most respected retina‑only ophthalmology practice in the United States, with 26 world‑renowned physicians and 25 convenient locations.

We invest heavily in diagnostic equipment, providing state‑of‑the‑art retina imaging, laser and diagnostic capabilities to each patient. Our culture is built on the core values of hard work, authentic care and innovation.

In addition to being highly challenged professionally, the following competitive benefits are available to full‑time eligible employees after a 60‑day introductory period:

• Employee‑paid benefits such as medical, dental and vision, short‑term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, HSA pre‑taxed contributions, and 401(k) retirement savings (Roth and traditional options) starting on the date of hire.
• Employer‑paid benefits including long‑term disability, a $25,000 basic life insurance policy, 3 % 401(k) safe harbor contribution, HSA employer contributions, annual performance merit increases, certification opportunities, rewards and recognition platform, Well Hub Starter Plan gym membership, paid time off, eight paid holidays and one floating holiday annually.

Starting pay rate is $19.00 per hour and is 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.

• 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 subject, 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.

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

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

• No experience required with a bachelor’s degree; otherwise, at least four years of ophthalmic experience.