U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 16 hours ago
Supervisory Research Health Science Specialist
Asheville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $116K/yr
1+ years expThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for a Supervisory Research Health Science Specialist at the Charles George VA Medical Center. This role involves supervising research health science specialists, managing clinical tests, collecting data, and providing technical support in a comprehensive research environment.
GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervises Research Health Science Specialists working on studies in the CSP and Operational Studies Portfolio at the CGVAMC site
Provides technical and administrative supervision to a unit of GS7-GS11 Research Health Science Specialists
Oversees the daily operation of the unit, ensures that agency policies and priorities are being followed
Develops performance standards
And evaluates work performance of subordinates
Interviews candidates for positions in the unit
Recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments to unit positions
Identifies and provides for training needs
And finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of work within the area of authority
Manage implementation, control and reporting on clinical tests
Implement data collection and monitor protocols for difficult clinical research studies
Administer or monitor administration of tests and measurements required by project design
Record data from samples and specimens to ensure that all tracking data is organized and is monitored during the progress of the study
Identify test results and trends requiring further analysis
Maintain all study and regulatory records
Oversee, screen, and evaluate recruitment of candidates for clinical research studies via telephone and/or in person
Use objective rating techniques to identify potential candidates for participation in study where project design is complex
Oversee recruitment and enrollment of participants, providing information on study objectives and constraints
Perform informed consent process throughout the study and continuously educate participants on study processes and procedures
Assist supervisor with managing the routine, day-to-day activities, and administration of the project
Plan, develop, complete, and submit on time all required documentation/paperwork/forms for initial and continuing human subject's review
Analyze processes and documentation to ensure compliance with all technical, regulatory requirements, and information safety regulations
Regularly review guidance, policies, and procedures to maintain regulatory compliance
Conduct quality assurance evaluations for project data and clinical research instruments, as applicable
Establish and monitor remediation plans to correct deficiencies
Performs a variety of duties to maintain specialized data and implement study design
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 02/10/2026
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement
For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11
The grade may have been in any occupation - but must have been held in the Federal service
An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials
If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year - it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade - as required by the announcement
In this instance - you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade
Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment
Basic Education Requirement: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements generally as stated in paragraph A in the individual occupational requirements
NOTE: You must submit copies of transcripts at the time of application. Education will not be credited without documentation
In addition to the Basic Education Requirement - to qualify for the GS-12 level - you must meet one of the following requirements: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization
Examples of specialized experience would typically include - but are not limited to: performing data gathering and analysis to support clinical research
Directing and overseeing all research related infrastructure - project maintenance and growth of research goals and funding
Managing study documentation and forms
Providing data to the collaborating research organizations or study sponsors
Preparing data reports for presentation and discussion; providing statistical analysis of data pulls
OR - Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience
To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
NOTE: You must submit copies of transcripts at the time of application. Education will not be credited without documentation
OR - Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level
You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond graduate level
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Lead or Supervise, Meet deadlines, Reliability And Dependability, Troubleshooting
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience - including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. - Peace Corps - AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. - professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social)
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week
Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment
Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary with occasional walking - standing - and handling and carrying items such as paper and books
There may be occasion needs to assist study participants with mobility to study location(s)
Preferred
Highly Preferred Requirement: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in any science related field
Benefits
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: This position may be authorized for telework
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
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