Senior Project Assistant

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Optometry with a minimum of three years of clinical experience,

OR
Master’s degree in Optometry (M.Optom)

• Hands-on experience in operating ophthalmic diagnostic instruments including:
• Fundus Camera
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
• Visual Field Analyzer (VFA)

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in clinical data collection and patient recruitment
• Familiarity with glaucoma-related parameters such as IOP, RNFL thickness, cup–disc ratio, VFI, MD, PSD, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and basic data processing tools
• Working knowledge of image formats (DICOM, JPEG, TIFF) and data management software used in clinical research
• Strong understanding of ophthalmic imaging principles and clinical data workflows
• Ability to collaborate effectively with AI researchers, data scientists, and clinicians to ensure data readiness for model development

Language Skills:

• Fluency in English and Hindi (mandatory)
• Proficiency in Tamil is highly desirable to facilitate patient communication across collaborating centers

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Data Collection and Imaging

• Conduct patient data collection for open-angle glaucoma (OAG), suspects, and matched controls as per the study protocol.
• Acquire high-quality Fundus, OCT, and Visual Field images, ensuring consistency in imaging parameters and quality across study sites.
• Perform basic image quality checks and liaise with data scientists to resolve imaging or metadata inconsistencies.
• Ensure accurate entry of numerical and categorical clinical data (demographic, ocular, and systemic parameters).
• Implement standardized protocols for image and data anonymization prior to transfer for AI model development.

2. Data Management and Coordination

• Track patient follow-up visits for longitudinal data collection and ensure timely and complete datasets across all sites.
• Coordinate with technical teams to prepare datasets for machine learning and deep learning analysis.
• Assist in maintaining organized digital records and ensure data integrity and version control.

3. Regulatory and Documentation Support

• Maintain confidential study records, including consent forms and data logs, for audit and review purposes.
• Assist in preparing progress reports, presentations, and documentation for ICMR and institutional monitoring committees.
• Schedule meetings, record minutes, distribute updates

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,600.00 per month

Work Location: In person