Ophthalmology Reader I (US Remote) at MERIT CRO, Inc.
United States
<p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;' data-pasted="true">MERIT CRO, Inc. is a global clinical trial endpoint expert specializing in multiple therapeutic areas. We’re committed to making a difference and are seeking talented people to join our team. Collaboration and customer focus are at the core of everything we do. We value diversity and are interested in people with drive, dedication, and creative problem-solving skills. We offer flexible schedules and remote opportunities</p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><br></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;"> <strong>SUMMARY:</strong></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;">MERIT is seeking a Full Time Ophthalmology Reader I with primary functions include analyzing and reading images and/or data for ophthalmic clinical trials, performing reading quality control tasks, and adhering to MERIT SOPs, study specific procedures, and Good Clinical Practices (GCP).</span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><br></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri;">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <em>(Other duties may be assigned)</em></span></strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-left:.25in;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Evaluate images and/or data following MERIT’s standard evaluation procedures and/or project specific evaluation procedures</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-left:.25in;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Perform data review for quality control when requested</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-left:.25in;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Perform user acceptance test for grading forms in Excelsior when requested</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-left:.25in;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Review imaging procedure documents when requested</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-left:.25in;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Comply fully with MERIT policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-left:.25in;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Complete all required training timely and maintain up to date training record</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-left:.25in;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Complete all required project specific training prior to perform analysis or reading tasks</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-left:.25in;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Understand the EXCELSIOR™clinical data management system sufficiently well for reader duties</span></li></ul><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><br></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri;">QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;">To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><br></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Education and Experience</span></strong><span style="font-family:Calibri;">:</span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. Advanced degree in biological science, biophysics, or biomedical engineering preferred.</span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><br></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Minimum three (3) years of work experience, preferably related to ophthalmic clinic or ophthalmic research.</span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><br></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Other Skills and Abilities</span></strong><span style="font-family:Calibri;">:</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Strong analytical skills</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Highly organized</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Clear and precise verbal and written communication skills</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Attention to detail</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ability to work on multiple assignments and balance priorities</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Proficient computer skills</span></li></ul><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><br></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Licenses or Certifications Required</span></strong><span style="font-family:Calibri;">: </span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;">None.</span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><br></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Physical Requirements</span></strong><span style="font-family:Calibri;">: </span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;">The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.</span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><br></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; to touch, handle or feel, with repetitive motions, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, kneel and climb. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><br></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri;">Work Environment</span></strong><span style="font-family:Calibri;">:</span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Calibri;">The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job</span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><br></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><br></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Aptos;"> <strong>Benefits Offered:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Aptos;">401(k) Retirement Plan</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Aptos;">Dental insurance</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Aptos;">Health insurance</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Aptos;">Paid Life insurance & AD&D</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Aptos;">Paid Long-Term Disability</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Aptos;">Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Aptos;">Paid 8 Holidays</span></li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Aptos;">Vision insurance</span></li></ul><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><br></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><span style="font-family:Aptos;">MERIT CRO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce It is the employment policy and practice of MERIT CRO, Inc. to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination based on race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental and physical disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classes protected by applicable law, and to not discriminate concerning compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion, and transfers. We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals throughout the application, interviewing, and employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation, please contact us.</span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><br></p><p style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><br></p><div><br></div>
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