Unmasked Research Assistant - Bilingual Spanish

Overview:

Day-to-day activities may include all or some of the essential functions listed below, depending upon individual experience/knowledge and the needs of the organization which are subject to change from time to time. This position will be based at The Schertz Clinic.

Candidates must be able to meet the needs of the patients and providers, and support the Research Department hours of 6:30am -5pm Monday through Friday. Schedules are provided weekly and are based on the provider's clinic, patient and surgery schedules.

RCTX also invests heavily in diagnostic equipment, providing state-of-the-art retina imaging, laser and diagnostic capabilities to each patient. This, combined with the clinical expertise of our physicians, an outstanding and devoted staff, and 25 convenient locations to serve our patients.

We worked hard to create our culture as Retina Warriors. We strongly emphasize our core values of Hard Work, Authentic Care and Innovation in everything we do. It is our belief that by investing in our people, our people will be empowered of their own accord to provide the highest quality patient experience.

In addition to being highly challenged professionally, in joining our practice, the following competitive benefits for 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, 401 (k) retirement savings contributions both Roth and Traditional options starting date of hire.
• Employer Paid Benefits such as 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 and (8) paid holidays + (1) floating holiday annually.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting IP Coordinator with receiving investigational product (IP), maintaining proper storage conditions, dispensing and IP accountability and ensuring proper supply levels of IP.
• Prepping subjects for and assisting physicians with all unmasked study drug setups.
• Record all data from procedures neatly, accurately, and appropriately.
• Keep subject unmasking information confidential.
• Verify equipment is operational and calibrated according to protocol.
• Be available to assist IP Coordinator with making corrections during unmasked monitoring visits, when necessary
• Inform coordinator/research assistant upon completion of study drug/sham treatment and assist subject to the next location within the clinic
• Assist the IP Coordinator with maintaining appropriate and accurate documentation of calibration of equipment listed in calibration binder and temperature documentation of all research refrigerators and freezers
• Receive and process drug shipments according to established procedures/protocol requirements
• Unmasked Data entry for protocol
• Independently manage workflows and prioritize numerous tasks.
• Maintain current training or certification as applicable for CITI Training, and IATA Certification/Re-certification

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred
• CITI training preferred
• IATA certification preferred

Physical Abilities:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of being on your feet, moving through the clinic environment