CORE Clinical Associate​/Clinical Scientist

Clinical Associate/Clinical Scientist (2-year contract):
Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) Primary Purpose

The incumbent for this position will participate in the collection of data for the clinical studies conducted by the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE). They will also support the team of CORE Clinical Scientists & Associates with other study-related tasks as required.

• Data Collection
  • Independently collects data from human study participants using a series of conventional optometry/ocular tests and grading techniques.
  • Records data, legibly, in the pre-determined format for each study.
  • Conducts all work according to training in Good Clinical Practice and CORE’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Development of Study Documents
  • Develops study protocols, research ethics applications and other associated documents.
  • Prepares study reports, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Administrative Tasks
  • Assists with other administrative tasks, such as data entry, in support of research studies.
  • Undertakes or assists with the writing of educational projects, manuscripts, webpage resources.

• Education
  :
  Successful completion of a professional optometry or ophthalmology program (in Canada or elsewhere).
• Experience
  :
  Clinical experience gained after the successful completion of optometry or ophthalmology program.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Knowledge and skills to confidently conduct the conventional tests and grading required in a typical ocular examination.
  • Ability to demonstrate attention to detail to accurately and thoroughly record results using standard ocular terminology.
  • Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills at the technical and professional level in English.
• Strong Assets
  • Holding a current optometry license in Ontario, or being eligible to attain such a license.
  • Experience fitting and managing scleral and orthokeratology lens fits.
  • Research experience in an ocular or related field.
  • Experience in project management and/or clinical project management.
  • Experience in biostatistics related to contact lenses or dry eye.

The incumbent to this position will undertake document development and data collection under the direction of the Lead Investigator assigned to each study and, therefore, will interact frequently and regularly with those individuals. Day‑to‑day oversight of all clinical studies and associated personnel is the responsibility of the Head of Clinical Research. The incumbent will also work closely with several support staff positions such as the resource coordinators, research assistants, recruitment and data teams and other project leaders as required.

Their primary contacts with non‑CORE employees will be with study participants while collecting data, potential participants through recruitment initiatives and with study sponsors if information is to be exchanged.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that they are competent in performing the research‑specific ocular tests. Initially, data collection will be conducted under the close guidance of the study Lead Investigator or other research personnel, but eventually they will be required to work independently knowing when assistance must be sought.

Decision‑making authority will relate to the objective study data being collected and the ability to understand the grading system utilized by CORE. The incumbent must be able to determine when a consultation with other research personnel is needed.

The incumbent must demonstrate attention to detail when using the various methods and devices for collecting data.

The incumbent must be prepared to work in close proximity to study participants when collecting data. Some days may be 100% at a computer in a shared office space, and other days may be 100% in a clinical setting.

It should be anticipated there will be occasional research demands that require adjustments to the regular work day hours. These adjustments may involve working longer than typical on occasion, and/or working outside of normal working…