A position has become available in the Glaucoma Research Unit where you will be part of a team of ophthalmic clinicians and researchers that are involved in clinical research and assessments in participants in a world first clinical trial looking at whether supplementation with high-dose nicotinamide (vitamin B3) can slow the progression of glaucoma.

Join the team at the Centre for Eye Research Australia as a Clinical Trial Coordinator and become part of one of the world’s leading eye research institutes. CERA conducts research to discover the causes of eye disease, find new ways to detect and prevent vision loss and develop new treatments to save and restore sight.

To learn more about our work, please visit www.cera.org.au

About the role

• Assist in conducting and coordinating clinical trials and investigator - initiated research projects.
• Conduct patient assessments such as subjective refractions, best corrected visual acuity, intraocular pressure, OCT scans, electroretinography, colour fundus photographs, perimetry and vital sign as study protocol requires.
• Assist with the identification and recruitment of patients into trials and scheduling of patient appointments.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Orthoptics/Optometry and registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board/AHPRA.
• Excellent clinical ability in Orthoptics/Optometry and ophthalmic assisting with the ability to learn new technics and procedures.
• Experience with basic computer software packages such as MS Word and Excel and good computer literacy.

Working at CERA

We offer attractive employment benefits including salary packaging (making part of your salary tax-free), flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies. Whilst the work is challenging, you be rewarded by contributing to an organisation that is focused giving people living with eye disease a chance to save their sight.

How to Apply

Submit a current resume and covering letter that details your interest and suitability for the role.

For more information please download the position description here or see attached, or email [email protected] using the subject line: Clinical Trial Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.