Research Specialist-Grader

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). ... 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