Sr Clinical Research Scientist: Contact Lenses

Clinical Research Scientist Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Clinical Research Scientist for a direct-hire position at a cutting-edge client in the Oakland, California area. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts. • Senior Clinical Scientist • Direct Hire, Perm • Full-time: onsite preferred but open to remote for the perfect candidate • Starting at $150,000 Job Summary • Manage advanced clinical research studies for product development initiatives in the contact lens industry. Essential Functions & Accountabilities • Plans and manages all aspects of clinical evaluation of product performance, including study design, clinical protocol writing, clinical study execution, performing or oversight of statistical analysis, clinical report writing, results delivery and participation in R&D technical teams, under direction of clinical management. • Coordinates standardized clinical protocol execution with established clinical research centers. • Strong research design knowledge, hypothesis testing and technical communication. • Aware of literature and other knowledge related to contact lenses. • Aware of basic regulatory requirements related to medical devices (GCP/ IRB / Design Control/ FDA & ISO standards/ EU MDR, etc.) and applies knowledge under direction of clinical management. • Conducts basic clinical assessments; serves as Sub-Investigator under direction of Principal Investigator. • Actively apply learnings from prior experience, current trends in clinical research, and competitor awareness to product development activity and/or invention applications; publishes or presents in scientific forums as needed. Travel • Occasional travel to clinical sites as needed, no more than 10% Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Research design, statistical analysis, medical writing, GCP and Design Control knowledge. • Understand biological and optical contributors to contact lens safety and performance. • Optometry/ Ophthalmology knowledge and experience desirable. • Attention to detail, systematic and orientation toward careful meticulous work • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including appropriate use of medical and scientific terminology • Ability to quickly assimilate and apply new information • Working knowledge of computer operating systems • Strong Excel database skills • Well-organized, ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities Work Environment • Normal office environment and ophthalmic clinical exam room. • Sedentary to light physical effort necessary to perform the job. • Extensive contact with employees and outside researchers. Experience • Minimum 2-years’ experience in contact lens or medical device industry required. Education • (OD or equivalent + MS) or (OD or equivalent + 2 years) or (PhD + 2 years). • Clinical or Research degree in Vision Science or Visual Optics or Physiological Optics, or Optometry/ Ophthalmology highly preferred. • Clinical licensure in CA desirable, but not mandatory. As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. 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