Responsibilities:

• Assist Examiner(s) with vision function (efficacy endpoint) testing and ophthalmic imaging (optical coherence tomography) on subjects with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and potentially other inherited retinal disorders in future clinical trials
• Provide Spanish translation for administration of quality of life questionnaires (VA LV VFQ-48 and EQ-5D-5L), as needed
• Upload worksheets, printouts and imaging files into electronic data capture
• Enter data from worksheets and printouts into electronic case report forms
• Prepare source packet documentation for delivery to originating sites
• Perform correction of transcription/transposition errors on source documents and/or electronic case report forms as directed by the Contract Research Organization, when necessary
• Use sighted guide techniques to escort subjects in and around the testing facility

Qualifications:

Knowledge, experience and skills typically developed by a strong track record of accomplishment in the field of clinical trials/research

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Proficiency in computers and relevant software applications (EyeSuite, HEYEX) preferred
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to be flexible and multitask
• Exhibit high level of quality in work product, through attention to detail and monitoring of work
• Excellent track record of working effectively with multidisciplinary teams with different backgrounds and cultures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal communication with patients and their families
• Must be detail focused, especially in time-sensitive environments, and maintain a sense of urgency amongst team to adhere to crucial deadlines
• Innate flexibility to work in a rapidly growing matrixed environment with a dynamic ability to react to unforeseen circumstances

Education and experience:

• 2+ years of relevant experience in ophthalmic and/or optometric practice(s) as a clinical technician
• Direct patient experience with low vision patients, specifically those with RP, strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of clinical practice operations

Qualified candidates should forward their resumes to applicants@jcyte.com.

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