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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Research Specialist
Job Summary:
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. 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.
Terminal 12 month appointment: 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. It is 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.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Performs literature reviews and writes reports
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
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.
University Of Wisconsin-madison · Madison, WI