Research Scientist
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$ 88731 - 118308
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Job Description
CooperVision a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO) is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable twoweek and monthly contact lenses all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information visit
Job Summary:
We are seeking a scientist to join the CVI innovation team based in California. Our experienced team is built with both clinically trained and research trained members with responsibilities to identify and evaluate novel contact lens and ophthalmic interventions designed to solve unmet needs within the eyecare community.
Team responsibilities range from initial invention to rigorous testing of prototype products. We are responsible to develop the next generation of products for CooperVision Inc. Important skills within our team include high quality verbal and written communication to the broader CooperVision and Eyecare communities and the ability to work closely with remote research partners and cross functional departments within R&D. Considerable time and efforts centers on the design implementation and monitoring of clinical trials. Data analysis skills are essential.
A successful candidate will be eager to apply research skills to the realworld task of developing improved refractive and CL treatments in the area of myopia research.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions & Accountabilities:
- Contribute to multidisciplinary cross functional research teams to complete activities and reach milestones of welldefined research projects
- Solid research design skills to support the design and writing of scientifically rigorous research protocols.
- Solid data analysis skills to help supervisors interpret research results and to write reports delivering clear data visualization and conclusions.
- Work closely with established external partners to define scope of work; ensures appropriate study conduct data integrity and transfer to the CVI team.
- Participate in team efforts to identify current trends in clinical research and competitor activity.
- Participate in the dissemination of research results within the broader CooperVision community and to the clinical research community via presentations and publications.
- Solid foundational knowledge of optics ocular physiology contact lens performance and preferably interest/experience in myopia research.
- Support your supervisors by applying knowledge of regulatory requirements related to medical devices (IRB / IDE / Design Control/ PMA etc.) when conducting research projects
Travel:
- Some travel to research partners; international conferences or other CooperVision sites is required.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Competent in research design data analysis statistical analysis medical writing Good Clinical Practice.
- Demonstrates intellectual curiosity when exploring new findings or technologies.
- Demonstrates initiative when tackling complex novel problems.
Work Environment:
- Normal office environment
- Sedentary to light physical effort necessary to perform the job.
- Extensive contact with employees and outside researchers
- Some travel to research partners; international conferences or other CooperVision sites is required.
Experience:
- Years of experience depends upon educational degree achieved
Education:
- (PhD 2 years) or (OD or equivalent PhD) or (OD or equivalent MS 1 years work experience) or (OD or equivalent 3 years work experience)
For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation the starting base pay for this role is between $88731.00 and $118308.00 per year and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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Employment Type
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