Research Ophthalmic Technician in Fayetteville, North Carolina at Rovia Clinical Research

About Us

At Rovia Clinical Research, we’re on a mission to bring innovative treatments to patients, improving the health and lives of our local patient communities. We believe in building a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and excited to grow their careers. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a new path, you’ll be part of a team that truly works together and makes an impact. Our team is driven by our core values: People First, Humility, Integrity, One Team, and Results Accountability.

Position Summary:

The Research Ophthalmic Technician is primarily responsible for performing ophthalmology tasks in accordance with study protocols, sponsor requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. The ideal candidate has experience performing a wide variety of ophthalmology tasks and has an interest in a long-term career within clinical research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform high-quality OCT imaging according to study-specific protocols.
• Prepare participants for ophthalmic imaging procedures.
• Ensure all imaging meets sponsor quality standards prior to participant departure.
• Upload, label, and maintain imaging files in accordance with study requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate ophthalmology equipment.
• Administer ophthalmic solutions such as artificial tears, dilating solutions, and prescriptions.
• Assist investigators and clinical research staff during participant visits.
• Accurately document procedures and maintain source documentation.
• Ensure compliance with protocol requirements, GCP, HIPAA, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with Clinical Research Coordinators regarding participant flow and scheduling.
• Participate in sponsor training as required.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and image quality.
• Excellent interpersonal and patient communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years as an Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmic Assistant, or Ophthalmic Photographer.
• Experience performing Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), fundus photography, electroretinography, IOP measurements, Amsler grids, visual field testing, corneal topography, etc.
• Previous experience in clinical research preferred.