Research Assistant – Virtual OC Validation Study

XP Health

. Recruit and schedule approximately 30 study participants within the study window .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSan Carlos • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong scheduling and logistics skills to manage participant timelines effectively while ensuring compliance with IRB requirements and quality assurance of collected data. Capable of clear communication and coordination with participants and clinical staff throughout the study process.

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Scheduling And Logistics SkillsData Collection And Quality AssuranceHuman Subjects Research TrainingClear CommunicationExperience In Research Or Clinical Study

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Hard Skills

Data CollectionQuality AssuranceIRB ComplianceOptician CoordinationParticipant Recruitment

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedWarm CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Google Sheets

Certifications & Qualifications

Human Subjects Research Training

Industry Keywords

OptometryVision ScienceHealthcareClinical Study

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit and schedule approximately 30 study participants within the study window
Coordinate frame shipments to participants' homes, working with the frame-selection lead on sizing
Collect and verify at-home OC kit photo submissions before scheduling in-office visits
Run approximately two-hour in-office sessions and coordinate opticians
Capture in-office OC kit photos
Ensure collection of four required data points per participant: face scan, at-home image, in-office image, and optician OC height readings two to three times
Administer consent and intake paperwork according to IRB requirements
Organize and quality-assure collected data in the shared repository used for model analysis
Flag data gaps or inconsistent readings
Serve as the single point of contact for participants
Provide the Principal Investigator with daily or every-other-day status updates on recruitment, scheduling, and data completeness against the N=30 target

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong scheduling and logistics skills
Ability to keep 30 participants' timelines on track in a tight window
Detail-oriented and comfortable following a set process exactly
Warm, clear communication with participants and clinical staff
Comfortable with Google Sheets or similar tools
Available to work onsite at the San Carlos office full-time, approximately 9am–5pm, for the whole study
Available from October through November
Nice to have: experience coordinating or supporting a research or clinical study
Nice to have: background or coursework in optometry, vision science, or healthcare
Human subjects research training such as CITI is nice to have; training can be completed before starting if absent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid sick leave under California law
Hands-on experience running a real research study from start to finish
Work alongside product, engineering, and optical teams
Temporary role is not eligible for company benefits
The posting’s general compensation section mentions salary, equity options, paid time off, bonuses, a 401K plan, and comprehensive benefits, but the role-specific details state this temporary role is not eligible for company benefits