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Mass General Brigham

Research Fellow (Miller)

Boston, MA · On-site

$70K - $71K/yr

The fellow will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and collaborate with a ... and ophthalmology. Strong programming skills (e.g., C++, Python, R, MATLAB) and in-depth ...

Massgeneralbrigham

Research Fellow (Miller)

Boston, MA · On-site

$70K - $71K/yr

The fellow will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and collaborate with a ... and ophthalmology. Strong programming skills (e.g., C++, Python, R, MATLAB) and in-depth ...

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Clinical & Research Fellow - Ophthalmology

Torrance, CA • On-site

NVISION Eye Centers
Outpatient Health Care • 201 - 500 employees
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$17/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform patient workups, document medical histories, and assist with clinical procedures in the ophthalmology clinic.

  • Attend educational lectures, participate in journal club discussions, and engage in research activities such as data management and study coordination.

  • Support physicians by assisting with clinic flow, scribing exam findings, and preparing patients for procedures.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Clinical & Research Fellow - Ophthalmology (Gap Year Program)

Position Type: Full-Time, Paid (1-Year Commitment)

Location: Torrance, CA

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

The Clinical & Research Fellow is a dual-role position split between direct patient clinical care, academic enrichment, and institutional research. This role is specifically designed for pre-medical or science-focused gap year college graduates seeking immersive clinical and investigative experience. Alongside clinical training, the position features a structured educational curriculum including didactic lectures and an interactive journal club to prepare the candidate for medical school or advanced graduate programs.

Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities (Ophthalmic Technician):

  • Patient Workups: Greet patients, document accurate chief complaints, past ocular/medical histories, and current medications.
  • Diagnostic Testing: Measure visual acuity, perform lensometry, test intraocular pressure (tonometry), and run advanced imaging such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and visual field analyzers.
  • Clinic Flow & Scribing: Assist physicians chairside, manage patient movement through the clinic, and accurately scribe exam findings into Electronic Health Records (EHR).
  • Patient Care: Prepare exam rooms, instill diagnostic eye drops, and deliver post-procedure or drop-use instructions to patients.

Research & Academic Responsibilities:

  • Educational Curriculum: Attend mandatory didactic lectures covering ocular anatomy, pathology, and advanced diagnostics.
  • Physician Mentorship: Receive structured mentorship and subspecialty exposure through direct, ongoing engagement with attending ophthalmologists and researchers.
  • Journal Club: Actively participate in and periodically present peer-reviewed literature to the clinical and research team.
  • Study Coordination: Screen, recruit, and consent eligible patients for active clinical trials and retrospective registry studies.
  • Data Management: Collect, clean, and input specialized clinical and surgical data into secure study databases and spreadsheets.
  • Academic Output: Conduct literature reviews and assist principal investigators with table formatting, abstract composition, and manuscript drafting for peer-reviewed publication, with the opportunity to earn co-authorship on at least one manuscript or conference poster during the appointment.
Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree (completed or expected prior to start date) in Biology, Chemistry, or a related science/pre-health field.

Candidate Profile:

  • We are looking for students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 from a U.S. accredited four-year college/university program with extra-curricular activities demonstrating interest in applying to medical school or an advanced science/health graduate program. Additionally, application to this position will require:

o Official transcript

o One letter of recommendation from faculty or employer

o Cover letter detailing candidate's interest in a healthcare/science career

Commitment:

  • Full-time availability for a minimum of 12 months.

Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal communication, exceptional multi-tasking skills, meticulous attention to detail, and working proficiency with standard computer applications/spreadsheets.

Experience:

  • Prior clinical or research experience is preferred, but comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided
MinUSD $17.00/Yr.MaxEmployment Type: OTHER

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