Vision Research Specialist
About The Position
We are expanding our internal Vision Science Program to accelerate early discovery, deepen our understanding of human visual performance, and shape the future of premium ophthalmic lens design. As our Vision Research Specialist, you will lead our vision performance clinic that drives new insights, testing breakthrough ideas, and translating human visual behavior into next-generation optical solutions. This role blends research optometry, applied vision science, rapid experimentation, and cross-functional collaboration. You will design and execute exploratory studies, measure subjective performance metrics, and provide the scientific insights that shape our understanding of improved vision performance through design innovation.
Requirements
- OD, PhD, or OD/PhD with specialization in binocular vision, visual psychophysics, optical science, neuro-vision, or related field
- Experience designing and conducting clinical or experimental research
- Strong analytical skills, comfort with data modeling and statistical reasoning
- Working knowledge of refraction, lens design principles, and visual performance metrics
- Ability to translate science into practical, commercially relevant insights to create category leadership
Responsibilities
- Design and execute exploratory studies
- Measure subjective performance metrics
- Provide the scientific insights that shape our understanding of improved vision performance through design innovation
- Design, execute, and interpret in-clinic testing of experimental and pre-commercial lens concepts, using both established and newly invented objective performance metrics
- Apply process validation principles (IQ–OQ–PQ) to clinical research workflows, ensuring that vision performance outcomes are repeatable, auditable, ethically conducted, and scientifically defensible
- Clinical pilot study designs and reports
- Objective performance datasets comparing lens concepts
- Validated testing protocols and metric frameworks
- Clear performance narratives linking lens design to wearer outcomes
- Early scientific insights that shape future product roadmaps
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision/Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K plans
- PTO and Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
