<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">An exciting opportunity for a <b><span style="color:rgb(192,0,0)">Clinical Research Project Coordinator</span></b><span style="color:rgb(192,0,0)"> </span>is available at the New England College of
Optometry (NECO). We are seeking a motivated individual with experience in
clinical research studies to help us lead a longitudinal myopia
(nearsightedness) study at </span><a href="https://www.neco.edu/research/faculty/diaz/lab)." style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dr. Vera-Diaz’s
Children’s Vision Lab</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The </span><a href="https://www.neco.edu/PICNIC" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">PICNIC</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> study aims to understand the mechanism whereby some children
develop myopia; this information</span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> will be critical for the
design of effective myopia prevention and control treatments. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The project is part of a collaborative research effort of
experts in clinical optometry, neuroscience, vision science and
electrophysiology. We use a variety of clinical and laboratory research
methodologies, including psychophysics, aberrometry, gaze-contingent eye-tracking,
biometry and electrophysiology. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The project coordinator will work closely with the
principal investigator and her interdisciplinary team. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><u><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Responsibilities include:</span></u></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">• Organization of activities to recruit potential research
subjects</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">• Perform pre-screening interviews with potential subjects’
families</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">• Coordinate subject schedules with the team of
investigators</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">• Ensure compliance with best clinical practice standards</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">• Ensure adherence to the project's protocol</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">• Perform automated tests following the project’s protocol</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">• Capture electronic data in an online database</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">• Coordinate inventory and manage supplies</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">• Other small project-related tasks</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">A successful candidate will be a self-starter who possesses
keen attention to detail and an ability to learn quickly. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
are necessary. </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><u><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Requirements</span></u></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in a healthcare or marketing
field</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">• Basic understanding of research processes</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">• Basic computer data entry skills</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">• Previous experience in clinical research is recommended
but not required</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">• Previous experience in patient care and medical
scheduling or marketing experience are a plus</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">• HIPAA and Human Subjects training will be provided</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">This is a part-time position funded for 3 years. Schedule
is somewhat flexible. <span style="color:black">NECO is an
independent institution renowned as a leading myopia research and clinical
center.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><br></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;line-height:115%">For
further information and informal enquiries, please contact </span><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;line-height:115%">Dr. Vera-Diaz at </span><a href="mailto:vera_diazf@neco.edu" style="font-family:Cambria,serif;font-size:12pt;color:blue"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">vera_diazf@neco.edu</span></a><span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="font-family:Cambria,serif;font-size:12pt;color:blue;text-decoration-line:underline"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">.</span></span></span></p><input name="virtru-metadata" type="hidden" value="{"email-policy":{"state":"closed","expirationUnit":"days","disableCopyPaste":false,"disablePrint":false,"disableForwarding":false,"enableNoauth":false,"persistentProtection":false,"expandedWatermarking":false,"expires":false,"isManaged":false},"attachments":{},"compose-id":"8","compose-window":{"secure":false}}"></div>