• Job Description

  Req#: 1798
  The Clinical Vision Research Center (CVRC) at the State University of New York College of Optometry is seeking a Clinical Research Optometrist to begin immediately. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented and possess strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
  
  Responsibilities will include:
  • Work with other investigators, study coordinators and students to complete sponsored research protocols in contact lenses, pediatrics and ocular disease
  • Prepare regulatory documents and IRB application materials for new projects and renewals
  • Aid in the recruitment, enrollment and retention of subjects
  • Oversee study protocol training and site qualification/ initiation /close-out visits
  • Examine subjects and collect data following study protocols
  • Complete adverse event reports and resolve data queries
  • Write technical reports, abstracts and manuscripts
  • Ensure studies are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and ethical requirements of the SUNY College of Optometry, CVRC, and study sponsors
  • Assist in the development of clinical research education materials and other outreach activities for patients, faculty, staff and students.
  
  Qualifications:
  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree required
  • Current US optometry license required; New York state license preferred
  • Clinical MS degree or research experience preferred
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours including evenings
  
  The Salary range is $105,000 to $135,000.
  
  The College is located at 33 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036
  
  Applicants for employment in Albany County and New York City must not provide prior salary history
  
  
  As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
  
  
  The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
  
  
  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
  
  
  The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.

• About the company

  Founded in 1971 and located in New York City, the State University of New York College of Optometry is a leader in education, research, and patient care, offering the Doctor of Optometry degree as well as MS and PhD degrees in vision science.

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