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Summary
This position is responsible for assisting in routine scientific functions to promote optimal operation of research and innovations projects and eye tissue recovery. This includes performing day-to-day activities related to experiments or clinical trials targeting development of new or improved service lines. This position also is responsible for research and clinical laboratory related aspects of eye/tissue donations in compliance with Eversight and Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) Medical Standards and with state and federal regulations.
Essential Functions
Qualifications
Education: Undergraduate studies in biological and human sciences preferred.
Experience: Previous ophthalmic research laboratory experience preferred.
Skills: Ability to be resourceful and troubleshoot problems; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with all staff within and outside of the organization; demonstrates a sense of urgency; ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with peers while fostering a positive work environment; demonstrated customer service skills; ability to follow-through on assignments.
Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, internet research and other software as determined by Eversight. Proficiency in technical procedures after appropriate training as needed.
Valid driver’s license.
Schedule: 4 days/week - 10 hour days
Work Environment
Work is performed in a laboratory setting or a patient care setting, such as a hospital operating room or morgue, with potential exposure to communicable diseases or hazardous materials.
Travel to procurement sites is required. Turning of a donor of up to 400 pounds, pushing a stretcher/morgue cart with a body of up to that weight and/or lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required. The majority of time is spent standing and walking as well as lifting. Simultaneous use of both hands is required. Movements such as balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, and bending are sometimes required. Audio, visual and verbal functions are vital aspects of this position. Limited noise, room temperature fluctuation and dust are possible. Routine use of computer. Use of personal vehicle is required when traveling within the service area.
Administrative functions: Work is primarily performed in a normal office environment. While performing the administrative duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. Routine use of computer. Limited noise, room temperature fluctuation and dust are possible.
The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Organizational Relationship
Reports to Director or Vice President
Full Time
Ancillary Healthcare
$48k-63k (estimate)
03/07/2023
05/14/2024
eversightvision.org
BLOOMINGTON, IL
50 - 100
1947
$10M - $50M
Ancillary Healthcare
Eversight is nonprofit organization with a mission to restore sight and prevent blindness through the healing power of donation, transplantation and research. The Eversight network is responsible for recovering, evaluating and providing human eye tissue for transplantation; supporting research into the causes and cures of blinding eye conditions; promoting donation awareness through public and professional education; and providing humanitarian aid to people around the world in need of corneal transplantation. Operating in Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and South Korea, Evers...ight works in collaboration with surgeons, researchers, academic medical centers and eye banks across the United States and abroad. For more information, visit eversightvision.org.
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