JOB TITLE: Ophthalmology Senior Reader Contractor
FLSA STATUS: Contractor
LOCATION: Fully remote position based in US or Europe
SUMMARY:
Primary functions include analyzing and reading images and/or data for ophthalmic clinical trials, performing reading quality control tasks, developing analysis and reading procedures for ophthalmic clinical trials, conducting training, and adhering to MERIT SOPs, study specific procedures, and Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.)
- Evaluate images and/or data following MERIT’s standard evaluation procedures and/or project specific evaluation procedures
- Perform eligibility grading
- Perform reading adjudication
- Design reading forms
- Perform data review for reading quality control purposes
- Develop standard image and/or data evaluation procedures and project-specific evaluation procedures
- Conduct training for MERIT readers and external reader groups as requested
- Comply fully with MERIT policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Complete all required training timely and maintain up to date training record
- Complete all required project specific training prior to perform analysis or reading tasks
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
Minimum of a Master’s degree in biological science, biophysics, or biomedical engineering. A M.D., Ph.D., or O.D. degree preferred.
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in ophthalmic clinical work and ophthalmic clinical research. Ophthalmic reading center experience highly desired.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Strong analytical skills
- Highly organized
- Clear and precise verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work on multiple assignments and balance priorities
- Proficient computer skills
Licenses or Certifications Required: None
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; to touch, handle or feel, with repetitive motions, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, kneel and climb. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
This is a contractor position and does not include benefits.
Apply now by emailing your resume and portfolio link to careers@meritcro.com.