USAJOBS · 5 hours ago
Health System Specialist (Research Committee Manager)
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $78K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Health System Specialist - Research Committee Manager within the Research and Development (R&D) Service. The role focuses on promoting Veteran-centered care and managing research programs to improve patient experiences and outcomes across VA healthcare settings.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversees and manages R&D, IRB, IACUC, SRS, CIRB, IBC, and/or HRPP Program Administration activities, including preparation of committee and reviewer materials
Serves in an advisory capacity to the R&D Leadership, research investigators, research committee members, and research committee Chairs on issues relative to carrying out the institution's research activities
Serves as the accreditation Facility Liaison
Oversees the protocol review process of multiple programs and committees, ensuring projects are reviewed by appropriate personnel, including the Information System and Security Officer (ISSO) and Privacy Officer (PO)
Develops and maintains a pre-review program that coincides with IRB, IACUC, SRS, IBC, CIRB, and/or R&D Committee review of all research involving human subjects, animal subjects, basic laboratory science, and the human research protection program
Develops and manages required annual and semi-annual reviews of the assigned programs
Stays informed on guidelines relating to security and safety in the conduct of research and advises Research and Safety leadership as needed
Educates the investigative community on local and external policies and procedures regarding research involving animal and human subjects
Develops reporting procedures, sampling techniques, and measurements at various points in the research committee process and research programs to identify problem areas or inherent weaknesses in work processes, procedures, information systems, and content
Responsible for maintaining the federal-wide assurance with the Office of Human Research Protection and ensuring IRBs are appropriately constituted and registered
Responsible for maintaining the IBC registration with the National Institutes of Health Office of Science Policy and ensuring IBC is appropriately constituted and registered
Responsible for maintaining the program's accreditation process for the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation for Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC)
Analyzes and evaluates each research project to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations, including but not limited to VA, FDA, OHRP (Office of Human Research Protection), ORO, and other applicable regulatory and procedural requirements
Develops programs, policies, and procedures within the Research
Monitors quality assurance program implementation and indicators designed to prevent erroneous transactions and ineffective work practices and to verify adherence to quality assurance plans and requirements
Responsible for alerting investigators of deficiencies found within their submissions and educating them as to the steps required to correct the deficiencies
Assumes responsibility in preparing for all external reviews
Research and/or analyzes problems, administrative issues, or program requirements as they relate to animal, human subject or safety research and the research review process
Initiates or reviews correspondence for all research
Oversees and refines customized, networked computerized databases to allow for timely tracking of research projects
Serves as the electronic records system administrator for the Research Office
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience, Substitution of Education, or Combining Education and Experience
Specialized Experience: 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 a Health System Specialist - Research Committee
Education must have been obtained in an accredited college, or university
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education
Foreign Education: To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications
Preferred
Managing and overseeing multiple research regulatory committees and providing subject matter expertise to review and monitor research activities
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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