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VHIR offers two vacant positions for an Optometrist to work in the Diabetes and Metabolism Research Group. The selected candidate will participate in the project “Study of safety and effectiveness of topical administration (eye drops) of sitagliptin for treating early stages of diabetic retinopathy (EyeSit@)”. ICI20/00129
Education and qualifications
* Required: Degree in a life science, preferably optics and optometry
* Desired: Master’s degree in Clinical Optometry
* Desired: Master’s degree in Clinical trials
Experience and knowledge
* Required: Over three years of experience in:
o Performing OCT, FA, FAF and CFP
o CFP using SAP management software
o Working with suppliers related to visual acuity correction and ophthalmic imaging
* Desired: Highly organised and methodical, with strong motivation and initiative
* Desired: Excellent communication skills
* Desired: Ability to respond quickly to requests from the team and sponsor
Main responsibilities and duties
* Coordinate clinical research to ensure research activities comply with federal guidelines and institutional policy.
* Ensure proper training of research personnel to comply with federal guidelines.
* Record and document training activities of personnel.
* Work closely with compliance officers facilitating and reporting on clinical audits.
* Maintain confidentiality and protection of patients participating in clinical research, ensuring informed consent is obtained for all participants.
* Document and report any breach of compliance with national and agency regulations to appropriate persons.
* Perform optometric tests complying with protocol guidelines.
Labour conditions
* Part‑time position: 20h/week
* Starting date: immediate
* Gross annual salary: 18.500,00 euros (Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
* Duration: 1 year
* Contract: Contract for technical and scientific activities related to the project and available positions
What can we offer?
* Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
* A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high‑end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
* Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
* Individual training opportunities.
* Flexible working hours.
* 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
* Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
* Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
* Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.
Deadline to apply
03-12-2025
VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.
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