U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 7 hours ago
Health Science Specialist - Research Study Coordinator
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Health Science Specialist - Research Study Coordinator to manage clinical tests and collect data within the Research and Development Service at the VA Medical Center. This role involves recruiting and managing subjects for clinical trials while providing high-level technical support for the VA Research Program.
GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Recruits and Manages Candidates for Clinical Trials
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
Research Project Support
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
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of a Health Science Specialist - Research Study Coordinator
One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Health Science Specialist - Research Study Coordinator
Qualifying 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; and Conducting telephone and in-person interviews of human study subjects using various methods of data collection
Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of the position to be filled
Equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree) and specialized experience as described above, to meet the total experience requirements
The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do to the work of this position
Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation
Experience must be clearly indicated in your resume
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
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
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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social)
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
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)
Some travel will be required
Benefits
Health and life insurance
Within-grade increases
Federal Employees Retirement System
Thrift Savings Plan coverage
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