Research Specialist-Overnight-Wisconsin Reading Center

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

2d•Remote

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with various ophthalmic image review software platforms.
Experience with OCT imaging.
2 years of clinical experience in ophthalmology/optometry.

Responsibilities

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
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