Research Specialist

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Job category:

Academic Staff

Employment type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job profile:

Research Specialist

Job summary:

This position will focus on retina eye evaluation for the Wisconsin Reading Center for pharmaceutical and research clinical trials. They will be responsible for preparing images for evaluation, classifying observed changes, entering data into FDA compliant electronic case report forms, and participating in quality control exercises. Imaging modes may include but are not limited to microperimetry, stereoscopic color fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, and optical coherence tomography.

Additional Information:

• This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.

• It is anticipated that this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location. There is potential that employees may come to Madison, WI, quarterly on preset dates for onsite meetings and collaboration.

• This position has the potential of two different shifts-4pm-12am and 12am-8am.

• Training for this position will require two months of daytime training.

Key job responsibilities:

• Performs literature reviews and writes reports

• Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results

• Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials

• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders

• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers

• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Wisconsin Reading Center.

The Wisconsin Reading Center (WRC) is a core retinal image reading lab within the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS). The WRC was founded on the enduring principles of intellectual honesty, quality, relevance, innovation, and staff satisfaction. Incepted in 1970 to support the seminal NIH-funded trials of laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy (DR), the WRC has broadened its scope to the evaluation of many retinal diseases, including dry AMD, atrophic AMD, neovascular AMD, DME, retinal vein occlusion, posterior uveitis, inherited retinal disease, AIDS-related ocular disease, and cataract.

Why Join Us?
This position offers remote work with the requirement to be on-site quarterly. We provide flexible work schedules, comprehensive benefits, and professional development. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact on eye disease, and we are looking for individuals who share that commitment.

Travel Expectations
It may be required that employees come into Madison, WI, quarterly on preset dates. It will be the employee's responsibility to cover expenses for this trip unless funding is available and approved.

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $50,000; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Required qualifications:

• Familiarity with computers, MS Office applications.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently as well as on a team.

• Normal color vision and stereoscopic acuity.

• 2 years of clinical experience in ophthalmology/optometry.

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with various ophthalmic image review software platforms.

• Experience with OCT imaging.

Education:

Bachelors Degree Preferred.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

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Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact information:

Beth Reuter, ejreuter@wisc.edu, 608-263-3680.

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