Clinical Research Optometrist

• 13 July 2026 • 80% • Indefinite duration • French (Fluent) • Av de France 15, 1002 Lausanne • Log in to see the jobup.ch salary estimate Founded in Lausanne in 1843, the Fondation Asile des aveugles includes the Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin, university ophthalmology service, a research center, the Centre pédagogique pour élèves handicapés de la vue (CPHV), the social service, rehabilitation and low vision, and the médico-social establishment Clair-Soleil. More than 650 employees mobilize every day in the service of visual health to offer diagnostic, treatment, and support services to people affected by vision impairment. In order to complete our team, we are looking for a Clinical Research Optometrist ## Your mission ### You will be part of the optometrist team, while carrying out an activity primarily oriented towards clinical research. Within the clinical research team and under the supervision of the head of the CIC, you will play a key role in the implementation of research protocols. In this capacity, you will contribute to the conduct of clinical studies, the management of participants, and the performance of medico-technical examinations, in strict compliance with good clinical practices (ICH-GCP), study protocols, and regulatory requirements. Your contribution will be essential to the smooth functioning of the department's research projects, as well as to the quality, reliability, and enhancement of clinical data. Your main activities ### At the heart of clinical studies • Organize participant appointments according to the timelines imposed by the protocols • Perform medico-technical examinations related to the studies (BCVA ETDRS, imaging) • Ensure the preparation and management of material necessary for certifications and protocols • Enter and document clinical data as well as adverse events in the eCRF/CRF • Participate in the management and analysis of data and images resulting from the studies Contribution to the functioning of the department • Guarantee the smooth functioning and maintenance of technical equipment (ETDRS, imaging, etc.) • Participate in study logistics (biological samples, laboratory material, medical devices) • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the department's procedures and processes Involvement in research projects • Participate, depending on the projects, in the drafting of documents related to the studies (guidelines, operational supports) • Contribute to the preparation of submission files to the competent authorities Your assets ### • HES degree in optometry or title deemed equivalent, Red Cross recognition of the diploma is imperative • Minimum 3 years of confirmed clinical experience in optometry, ideally in a hospital setting • Authorization to practice under own responsibility in Switzerland • GCP certificate recognized by national CERs is a plus • Recognized training in clinical research, an asset We offer you ### An enriching activity within a dynamic environment where you can showcase your talents, specific training related to our mission, and salary conditions in relation to your skills. Activity rate: 80% Nature of contract: CDI Start date: To be agreed Workplace: Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin, Lausanne Information: Madame Aurelia Gryczka, Head of the clinical investigation center, 021 626 81 54