Description

Come grow with us!

We're looking for an entry level Research Coordinator to help us with our expanding research program!

At Sight360, we are building the region’s premier destination for comprehensive vision care. We are a team of over 130 optometrists, ophthalmologists, surgeons, opticians, and eye care professionals serving more than 100,000 patients across 15 different locations in the Greater Tampa Bay area. From routine eye exams and optical retail, to medical optometry, ophthalmology, and surgical procedures, our patients experience end-to-end personalized care and service.

Requirements

The Ophthalmic Research Coordinator is responsible for the daily management of clinical caseload to include pre-screening, screening, recruitment, management of maintenance visits, monitoring of adverse events, deviations, completion of all study required procedures as delegated by the Principal Investigator, oversight of monitoring visits, communication with the PI and Operations Manager on subject’s status. This position reports to Clinical Research Operation Manager

This is an ONSITE full-time position and core hours of work and days are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Reviews and develops a familiarity with the protocol, e.g., study proceedings and timelines, inclusion and exclusion criteria, confidentiality, privacy protections.
• Works with the Principal Investigator and Operation Manager to develop and implement recruitment strategies in accordance with IRB requirements and approvals.
• Conducts or participates in the informed consent process discussions with research participants, including answering any questions related to the study. Obtains appropriate signatures and dates on forms in appropriate places. Assures that amended consent forms are appropriately implemented and signed.
• Screens subjects for eligibility using protocol specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, documenting each potential participant’s eligibility or exclusion.
• Coordinates participant tests and procedures.
• Collects data as required by the protocol. Assures timely completion of Case Report Forms.
• Maintains study timelines.
• Maintains adequate inventory of study supplies. If handling investigational drugs/devices, follows the sponsor protocol and/or site SOP on Investigational Drug/Device Accountability.
• Completes study documentation and maintains study files in accordance with sponsor requirements and site SOPs including, but not limited to, consent forms, source documentation, narrative notes if applicable, case report forms, and investigational material accountability forms.
• Retains all study records in accordance with sponsor requirements and site SOPs.
• Maintains effective and ongoing communication with sponsor, research participants, Operations Manager, and PI during the course of the study.
• Works with the site staff to manage the day-to-day activities of the study including problem solving, communication and protocol management.

Qualifications: 

• Clinical Research Certification preferred
• Associate’s Degree in Health Sciences or similar program preferred 
• Ophthalmology experience preferred

Skills and Abilities: 

• Superior interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to effectively multitask
• Attentive to detail and accuracy.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Scrub Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs