U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 3 hours ago
Health Science Specialist - Research Study Coordinator
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yr
1+ years expThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to promoting Veteran-centered care and improving healthcare outcomes. They are seeking a Health Science Specialist - Research Study Coordinator to manage clinical tests, collect and analyze data, and oversee participant recruitment for clinical trials in a research setting.
GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Manages Clinical Tests and Collects Data
Collects and analyzes data - educates - and interacts with study participants and leadership
Provides detailed and summary information and recommendations for further actions based on the data analysis
Manages implementation - control and reporting on clinical tests
Implements data collection and monitors protocols for difficult clinical research studies
Administers or monitors administration of tests and measurements required by project design
Records data from samples and specimens to ensure that all tracking data is organized and is monitored during the progress of the study
Identifies test results and trends requiring further analysis
Maintains all study and regulatory records
Prepares project and statistical reports for review process
Oversees - screens - and evaluates recruitment of candidates for clinical research studies via telephone and/or in person
Uses objective rating techniques to identify potential candidates for participation in study where project design is complex
Performs informed consent process throughout the study and continuously educates participants on study processes and procedures
Performs day-to-day activities related to conducting and overseeing participant interviews and follow-up
Coordinates study participant randomization to treatment - works closely with the Research Pharmacy on study drug provision
Assists supervisor with managing the routine - day-to-day activities - and administration of the project
Plans - develops - completes - and submits on time all required documentation/ paperwork/forms for initial and continuing human subject's review
Analyzes processes and documentation to ensure compliance with all technical - regulatory requirements - and information safety regulations
Conducts quality assurance evaluations for project data and clinical research instruments - as applicable
Establishes and monitors remediation plans to correct deficiencies
Drafts detailed and summary reports for presentation at meetings and conferences and for publication in peer reviewed journals
Compiles and produces educational and training materials
Determines contents needed for training binders and tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field - health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position
This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained
A transcript is required at the time of application
You must possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge - skills - and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this Health Science Specialist - Research Study Coordinator
Specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization
Specialized experience includes: Performing a variety of tasks related to the conducting of the clinical/healthcare related research such as participant recruitment and enrollment - protocol execution - data reporting and management - and regulatory compliance
Screening and evaluating the recruitment of candidates for clinical research studies
Analyzing processes and documentation to ensure compliance with all technical - regulatory requirements - and information safety regulations
Utilizing software used for project management - data collection - and regulatory compliance to extract - organize - track - and analyze data - produce letters and memorandums - and prepare a variety of documents and presentations
Conducting telephone and in-person interviews of human study subjects using various methods of data collection
NOTE: Copies of transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation
You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Communications, Critical Thinking, Manages and Organizes Information, Project Management, Research
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week
All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates
Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience
The work is primarily sedentary with occasional walking - standing - and handling and carrying items such as paper and books
There may be occasional need to assist study participants with mobility to study location(s)
Some travel will be required
The work is performed in a research setting requiring no special considerations beyond accepted standards of safety
The work area is adequately lighted - heated - and ventilated
There may be occasional exposure to moderate risks or during program/project and country visits
Benefits
Health and life insurance
Within-grade increases
Federal Employees Retirement System
Thrift Savings Plan coverage
Company
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