Description

Now hiring a vision scientist with interest in myopia control treatment strategies 

Manhattan Vision Associates/Institute for Vision Research in New York City is currently looking for a full-time clinical vision scientist with interest in developing and testing medical devices for the pediatric population. Candidates interested in myopia control or management are highly encouraged to apply. 

Job responsibilities 

• Be involved in all areas of industrial research setting/clinical trial, including preparing SOPs, planning methodology/protocol, subject/patient recruitment, managing studies, clinical data collection, (cycloplegia, axial length, choroidal thickness), data visualization, analysis and reporting, and study closures. 
• Performing literature review and consulting on various problems encountered by the industry sponsors. 
• Providing expert clinical guidance towards research and development  
• Performing multiple proof of concept studies guiding the product labelling and instruction for use. 
• Communicating study details and status with the sponsors/ IRB and other regulatory agencies
• Writing manuscripts for publication 
• Other responsibilities as delegated by the Principal Investigator  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications 

• A graduate degree in optometry or Vision Science (OD, MS, or PhD) 

Preferred qualifications 

• Academic or clinical interest in myopia management, contact lenses, smart spectacles 
• Industry experience  
• Experience working with pediatric clinical population

Competitive salary is commensurate with experience 

Please visit our website https://www.mvanyc.com/vision-research for more details.