VHIR offers a vacant position for an Optometrist to work in the Diabetes and Metabolism Research Group. The selected candidate will participate in the project “Study of safety and effectiveness of topical administration (eye drops) of sitagliptin for treating early stages of diabetic retinopathy (EyeSit@)”. ICI20/00129

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Degree in a life science, preferably optics and optometry

Desired:

• Master’s degree in Clinical Optometry
• Master’s degree in Clinical trials

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Experience in performing OCT, FA, FAF and CFP
• Experience using SAP management software
• Experience working with suppliers related to visual acuity correction and ophthalmic imaging

Desired:

• Highly organised and methodical person, with strong motivation and initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to respond quickly to requests from the team and sponsor

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Coordinate clinical research to ensure research activities comply with national guidelines and institutional policy.
• Ensure proper training of research personnel to comply with federal guidelines.
• Record and document training activities of personnel.
• Work closely with compliance officers facilitating and reporting on clinical audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and protection of patients participating in clinical research, ensuring informed consent is obtained for all participants.
• Documenting and reporting any breach of compliance with federal and agency regulations to appropriate persons. 

Labour conditions:

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 09-11-2025

VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.